Dr. Joe L. Wheat

Optometry
University Of Houston System
190 Heights Blvd, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
University Of Houston System
190 Heights Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Joe Wheat is an Optometry provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Optometry

Licenses

Optometrist in TX

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Vietnamese

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
190 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, University Eye Institute, Houston, TX 77204

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joe L. Wheat

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joe L. Wheat?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joe L. Wheat by calling their office at 713-527-8480. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joe L. Wheat a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joe L. Wheat is classified as an Experienced expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joe L. Wheat specialize in?

While Dr. Joe L. Wheat is a Optometry, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Optometry.

Does Dr. Joe L. Wheat accept my insurance?

Dr. Joe L. Wheat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-527-8480 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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