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Who is Dr. Oommen, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Biju Oommen, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Oommen graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India and completed his residency at Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oommen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oommen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oommen’s office at (713) 796-9955.
Where did Dr. Oommen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | NYCOMEC/Trinitas Regional MC Program
Medical School: J J M Med Coll, Mysore University, Davangere, Karnataka, India | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Oommen board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Biju Oommen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oommen speak?
Dr. Oommen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oommen typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Oommen 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. Oommen. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oommen typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Oommen 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. Oommen. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Oommen accept my insurance?
Dr. Oommen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 796-9955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oommen accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Oommen in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Oommen's office located?
What is Dr. Oommen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oommen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801856240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oommen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oommen
What is Dr. Biju Oommen's specialty?
Dr. Oommen is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Biju Oommen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Oommen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Biju Oommen accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Biju Oommen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Biju Oommen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oommen's office at (713) 796-9955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Biju Oommen?
Please contact Dr. Oommen's office at (713) 796-9955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Biju Oommen have?
Dr. Biju Oommen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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