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REFERRING PHYSICIANS
Referral and contact information

Referral information

  • Outpatient clinics - 832-822-2778
    To refer a child to an outpatient clinic.

  • Diagnostic radiology services - 832-824-5300
    To refer a child for an outpatient radiology procedure.

  • Laboratory testing - 832-822-3045
    To refer a child for outpatient laboratory testing.

  • Emergency Center - 832-824-5454
    The Emergency Center, located in the West Tower.

  • Kangaroo Crew emergency transport
    832-824-5550 in Houston
    , or 877-770-5550 toll-free outside the Houston area.

  • The Texas Children's Hospital Kangaroo Crew transports critically ill babies and children by air or ground ambulance to Texas Children’s Hospital. A patient’s doctor can request service from the Kangaroo Crew.

  • Medical records - 832-824-1634
    Medical records maintains patient records and assists in forwarding information to physicians for continuity of care. Call  for assistance.

Physician liaison program
Texas Children's Physician Liaison Program is dedicated to connecting community physicians and their staffs with Texas Children's. Learn more

Insurance plans and payment information
Texas Children’s Hospital is an approved facility for the Medicaid, Medicare, TexCare (CHIP) and chronically ill and disabled children plans. The hospital also participates as a provider to most major managed care organizations in the state of Texas.

View a list of health insurance accepted by Texas Children's

Texas Children’s Hospital will bill patients’ health insurance companies for hospital charges incurred during a child’s treatment. However, all uncovered charges, co-payments and deductibles must be paid in full when services are rendered. Physician charges are separate and must be paid in full when services are rendered.

The hospital accepts payment by cash or check or by VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit cards. Questions about Texas Children’s Hospital payment information or billing procedures can be directed to 832-824-2300 or 800-722-2570.

Find a doctor
To locate a Texas Children's pediatric specialist, use Find a Doctor.

Contact us
To contact Texas Children's Hospital, call our main number at 832-824-1000 or visit our online directory for departmental and clinic phone numbers.

 
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