Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Muntz, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. James Muntz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Muntz graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College Of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Muntz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muntz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muntz’s office at (713) 795-4847.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Muntz?
Dr. James Muntz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Muntz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Non-Operative Orthopedics, Primary Care, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Muntz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Muntz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College Of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Muntz speak?
Dr. Muntz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Muntz treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Muntz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Muntz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Muntz perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Muntz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Muntz's office.
Does Dr. Muntz accept my insurance?
Dr. Muntz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 795-4847 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Muntz accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Muntz in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Muntz's office located?
What is Dr. Muntz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Muntz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114935079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muntz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Muntz
What is Dr. James Muntz's specialty?
Dr. Muntz is a Internist near Houston, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Muntz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Muntz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Muntz is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is James Muntz accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Muntz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Muntz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Muntz's office at (713) 795-4847 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Muntz?
Please contact Dr. Muntz's office at (713) 795-4847 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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