Welcome to Texas Institute of Chest & Sleep Disorders
Our team is committed to making your visit as smooth and efficient as possible. Whether you are a new patient, a returning patient, or have been referred by another healthcare provider, we are here to help guide you through the process.
Before Your Appointment
To help us provide the best possible care, please bring the following items to your appointment:
Current insurance card
Physician referral (if required by your insurance plan)
List of current medications, including dosage and frequency
Relevant medical records, test results, or imaging studies
Photo identification
If you have questions about what documentation may be needed before your visit, please contact our office.
Insurance & Payment Information
Texas Institute of Chest & Sleep Disorders participates with Medicare and most major insurance plans.
Please note:
Copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts required by your insurance carrier may be due at the time of service.
Coverage and benefits vary by plan.
Patients are responsible for any charges not covered by their insurance provider.
If you have questions regarding insurance participation, coverage, or billing, please contact our office before your appointment.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Texas Institute of Chest & Sleep Disorders accepts Medicare and participates with many major insurance plans.
Because insurance networks and participation agreements may change, we encourage patients to contact our office before their appointment to verify coverage, benefits, referral requirements, and any out-of-pocket responsibilities.
Currently Accepted Insurance Plans Include:
Medicare
Additional commercial insurance carriers
Medicare Advantage plans
Managed care plans
HMO and PPO plans
Questions about insurance coverage, billing, or payment options? Call our office at (281) 481-0091 to speak with a member of our team or contact us online for assistance.
Self-Pay Patients
Patients without insurance coverage are welcome.
Self-pay patients should contact our office before scheduling so that we may discuss appointment costs, payment expectations, and available payment options.
To help prepare for your appointment, testing, or procedure, the following patient forms and instructions are available for download.
New Patient Forms
New Patient Forms
Bronchoscopy Resources
Preparing for Bronchoscopy (English)
Bronchoscopy Instructions (English)
Preparing for Bronchoscopy (Spanish)
Bronchoscopy Instructions (Spanish)
Sleep Study Forms
Sleep Study Form – Gulf Freeway Office (English)
Sleep Study Form – Gulf Freeway Office (Spanish)
Additional Patient Resources
Medical Records Release Form
Pulmonary Function Test Information
Questions?
If you have questions about scheduling, insurance, forms, billing, or preparing for your appointment, please contact our office. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
