Cardiologist Serving Katy, Sugar Land, Greater Houston
Cardiologist Serving Katy, Sugar Land, Greater Houston
Do you need to see a cardiologist but have no insurance, a high deductible or limited coverage? Advanced Cardiology offers self-pay options at our Katy and Sugar Land offices, and patients from across the Houston area visit us. Call before your visit to confirm current prices.
Self-pay patients can be seen for a cardiovascular evaluation, preventive heart risk assessment, follow-up care and certain diagnostic tests. Our staff can explain the current self-pay price for each service and give you an estimate before your visit.
If you have insurance with a high deductible, you can ask our staff to verify your coverage and compare it with the self-pay price, since the better option depends on your plan. Payments made outside your insurance may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan if that matters to you.
Whether you have chest discomfort, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, palpitations, dizziness or leg swelling, or want to understand your heart disease risk, our board-certified cardiologist, Adnan Khalid, MD, can evaluate your concerns and recommend a plan that fits your needs.
Dr. Khalid reviews your symptoms, history and test results himself
Visits in Katy and Sugar Land
Catheter and device procedures at an affiliated hospital
Office follow-up on medicines and risk factors
Self-pay care is available for patients who do not have insurance, have limited coverage, or prefer to pay directly. Services include cardiology consultations, an EKG in our office, follow-up visits, and certain diagnostic tests that are performed or arranged by our office.
Depending on your needs, Dr. Khalid may recommend tests such as an echocardiogram, carotid Doppler ultrasound, abdominal aortic ultrasound or an exercise stress test. Each test answers a different question, and not every patient needs every test.
Self-pay prices vary by service. Please call our office to confirm current prices, ask for an estimate for any recommended testing, and schedule your visit. Lab work, imaging done at another facility and hospital-based care are usually billed separately.
Finding and treating risk factors early, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, can help lower the chance of:
Heart attack
Stroke
Heart failure
Worsening artery blockages
Other long-term heart and blood vessel problems
If cost has kept you from seeing a cardiologist, a self-pay visit can be a way to get your symptoms or risk factors evaluated before a problem becomes more serious. Bringing recent blood pressure readings, lab results and a medication list can make your visit more useful. Learn more about heart disease risk assessment.
Ask About Self-Pay Cardiology Care
Call (713) 258-6111 to ask about current self-pay prices and availability at our Katy or Sugar Land office.
A first visit with Dr. Khalid typically includes:
This visit may be helpful if you have chest discomfort, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, palpitations or an irregular heartbeat, unexplained fatigue, dizziness, leg swelling, high cholesterol or other heart disease risk factors.
An EKG is a useful first test, but a normal EKG does not rule out every heart problem. Additional testing, if recommended, is priced separately.
Follow-up visits help you keep managing your heart health over time. A follow-up visit may include:
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create moving pictures of your heart. It can show:
A resting echocardiogram does not show the coronary arteries directly and cannot by itself rule out blockages in them. Learn more about echocardiography and Doppler studies.
A carotid Doppler ultrasound looks at blood flow in the carotid arteries in your neck, which carry blood to the brain. It can help show:
Dr. Khalid may recommend it after a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA), when an abnormal sound is heard over the neck arteries, or in other situations based on your history. It is not a routine screening test for everyone.
This ultrasound looks at the abdominal aorta, the main artery in your belly, to check for:
Whether this test is appropriate depends on factors such as age, sex, smoking history, family history of aneurysm and other vascular disease. Dr. Khalid will discuss whether it makes sense for you.
An exercise stress test records your heart’s rhythm, heart rate and blood pressure while you walk on a treadmill. It can help evaluate:
A standard exercise stress test does not use a radiotracer and does not show images of the arteries. It can miss some blockages or show changes that turn out not to be from a blockage, so further testing may be needed. Other types of stress tests are priced separately. Learn more about exercise stress testing.
Self-pay care may be an option for:
If you have insurance, please tell our staff. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and coverage is verified individually.
Adnan Khalid, MD – Interventional Cardiologist
Adnan Khalid, MD is a board-certified cardiologist with over 10 years of experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, and Transplant Cardiology.
Dr. Khalid graduated from Nishtar Medical College among the top students in his class and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He is known for providing personalized, compassionate care and takes time to understand each patient’s concerns.
Outside of work, Dr. Khalid enjoys reading, traveling, exercising, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease | Interventional Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
At our Katy and Sugar Land offices, Advanced Cardiology focuses on prevention, diagnosis and long-term management of heart and blood vessel disease, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias and peripheral vascular disease. Office visits and many tests take place in our offices; procedures that require a hospital are scheduled at an affiliated hospital, and our office will explain where. We can also help with referral to cardiac rehabilitation to support recovery after a heart event or procedure.
Advanced Cardiology evaluates and manages a broad range of heart and blood vessel conditions at our Katy and Sugar Land offices, following current evidence-based guidelines.
Led by Adnan Khalid, MD, our team is committed to personalized treatment plans, careful diagnostic evaluation and patient-centered care. We take time to understand each patient’s concerns and work with you to improve your heart health and overall well-being.
Do I need insurance to schedule an appointment?
No. Self-pay options are available for patients without insurance and for those who prefer to pay directly.
Is the EKG included in the initial visit?
Yes. The $200 initial consultation includes an office EKG. Please confirm the current price when you call.
How much is an echocardiogram without insurance?
The listed self-pay price for an echocardiogram is $200.
How much does a stress test cost?
The listed self-pay price for a standard exercise stress test is $100. Other types of stress testing are priced separately.
What is not included in these prices?
Lab work, tests not listed here, tests done at another facility, procedures, and any hospital-based care are not included and may be billed separately, sometimes by another provider or facility. Ask our staff for an estimate before any recommended test.
Do you accept walk-in patients?
Please call ahead before visiting. Same-day evaluation depends on the schedule. Learn more about visiting our offices.
Can I get a preventive heart evaluation without symptoms?
Yes. Many adults schedule a visit to review risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and family history. Dr. Khalid will recommend testing only when it is likely to help; not every test is useful for people without symptoms.
Note: Prices are subject to change; please confirm current prices with our office. If you have possible heart attack or stroke symptoms, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, face drooping or trouble speaking, call 911.
Sources: NHLBI: Heart Tests · MedlinePlus: Exercise Stress Test · MedlinePlus: Electrocardiogram · American Heart Association: Heart Attack Warning Signs
Katy & Sugar Land Cardiologist
Advanced Cardiology welcomes new patients at its offices in Katy and Sugar Land. Call our office or send an appointment request, and our staff will follow up.
Most major insurance plans accepted; coverage is verified individually.
For possible heart attack or stroke symptoms, call 911.
