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Dr. Tara Morrison, MD

Dr. Tara Morrison, MD

Houston, TX

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    Who is Dr. Morrison, Otolaryngologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Tara Morrison, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Morrison graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center-GME. Dr. Morrison is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morrison’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morrison’s office at (281) 578-1910.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Morrison?

    Dr. Tara Morrison, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Morrison empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ear Disorders/Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Morrison is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Morrison go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center-GME | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Morrison speak?

    Dr. Morrison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Morrison treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Morrison 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. Morrison. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Persistent adenoid infection
    • Long-term adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent adenoiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3502: Chronic adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Morrison perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Morrison performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Morrison. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Does Dr. Morrison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morrison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 578-1910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morrison accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Morrison 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Morrison's office located?

    Dr. Tara Morrison's Primary Practice

    7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 470

    Houston, TX 77074

    (281) 578-1910

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    Dr. Tara Morrison's Practice 2

    915 Gessner Rd Ste 280

    Houston, TX 77024

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    Dr. Tara Morrison's Practice 3

    16545 Southwest Fwy Ste 100

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

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    What is Dr. Morrison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Morrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316919053.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morrison?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morrison

    What is Dr. Tara Morrison's specialty?

    Dr. Morrison is a Otolaryngologist near Houston, TX. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Morrison to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Morrison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Morrison is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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    Is Tara Morrison accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Morrison is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Morrison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morrison's office at (281) 578-1910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Morrison?

    Please contact Dr. Morrison's office at (281) 578-1910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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