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Dr. Mario Assouad, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), dialysis, kidney problems, and more.

7015 Almeda Road Suite 3
Houston, TX 77054

(832) 706-3810

Dr. Mario Assouad, MD is a nephrologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mario Assouad, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Q-HEALTH PARTNERS PLLC, Q-HEALTH PARTNERS, PLLC and HPN.

Office Locations

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

10023 South Main Street Suite C9
Houston, TX 77025

(713) 496-1077

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Memorial Hermann

7015 Almeda Road Suite 3
Houston, TX 77054

(713) 496-1077

1-844-682-5968

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Some issues Dr. Mario Assouad, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News

“About 96,200 of those were newly diagnosed cases of kidney failure, Dr. Mario Assouad, a nephrologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, said in a telephone interview.”—"Study shows value of kidney transplant over dialysis", The Washington Times, December 2002

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	1083
doctor visit	246
hemofiltration	168
hospital care	4895
inpatient care	4871
outpatient care	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	380
doctor visit	209
hospital care	3851
inpatient care	3816
outpatient care	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	209
Hispanic	176
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	135
Less than 65	233

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	72
Dementia	35
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	60
doctor visit	226
hospital care	3321
inpatient care	3306
outpatient care	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	210
Hispanic	161
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	105
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	75
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	22
doctor visit	284
hospital care	3101
inpatient care	3101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	386
Hispanic	340
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	224
Less than 65	452

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	74
Dementia	35
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	19
doctor visit	251
hospital care	2521
inpatient care	2503
outpatient care	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	218
Hispanic	192
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	122
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	70
Dementia	43
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
hospital care	2279
inpatient care	2254
outpatient care	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	211
Hispanic	183
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	94
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	75
Dementia	37
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	3041
inpatient care	3014
outpatient care	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	191
Hispanic	203
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	97
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	74
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	151
doctor visit	329
hospital care	2600
inpatient care	2551
outpatient care	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	215
Hispanic	229
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	111
Less than 65	263

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	75
Dementia	33
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	169
doctor visit	207
hospital care	1979
inpatient care	1950
outpatient care	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	173
Hispanic	217
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	63
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	75
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	226
doctor visit	260
hemofiltration	78
hospital care	1346
inpatient care	1326
outpatient care	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	126
Hispanic	160
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	71
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	72
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	92
doctor visit	331
hospital care	960
inpatient care	960

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	94
Hispanic	125
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	61
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	69
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

dialysis	244
doctor visit	265
hemofiltration	123
hospital care	2717
inpatient care	2695
outpatient care	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	184
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	309
Hispanic	180
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	183
85 and over	98
Less than 65	216
65 to 74	203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Assouad, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	66
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	10
Dementia	29

Education & Training

Dr. Mario Assouad, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mario Assouad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

Astrana Health

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Q-HEALTH PARTNERS PLLC

Q-HEALTH PARTNERS, PLLC

HPN

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mario Assouad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, United Healthcare, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Star, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, HMO Blue Texas, BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange, Aetna Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Hlth MCR D-SNP, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice Chip and Letter of Guarantee.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mario Assouad, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

United Healthcare

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Star

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

HMO Blue Texas

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice Chip

Letter of Guarantee

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mario Assouad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,210 LOKELMA $777	FARXIGA $412	EVUSHELD $20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$1,091 JYNARQUE $714	SAMSCA $377
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$1,079 KRYSTEXXA $1,053	$26
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$718 ACTHAR $718
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$436 Kerendia $436
Other	$3,063 VELTASSA $425	Rayaldee $360	ACTHAR $351	LUPKYNIS $241	TARPEYO $213	Other $1,473

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,242
Education	$356

Biography

Dr. Mario Assouad is a specialist in adult nephrology in Houston, TX. Dr. Assouad (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Arabic, Spanish, and French. Clinical interests for Dr. Assouad include diabetes, kidney stones, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Assouad is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Astrana Health, and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC). Dr. Assouad is a graduate of the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Nevada. He accepts WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Blue California, and more. According to Memorial Hermann, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Assouad's office in HOUSTON, TX.