A high number on a recent test
Sounds likeMy work screening said my cholesterol was 250 and I don’t know what that means.
How we helpWe go over each number with you, repeat the lipid panel if needed, and look at your overall heart risk. Learn more →
Careprime Clinic on Highway 6 in Rosharon checks your cholesterol with a simple blood test, explains what the numbers mean in plain words, and works with you on food, activity and medicine when it’s needed.
Last updated November 2, 2026 · Careprime Clinic, 15030 Highway 6, Rosharon, TX 77583
Quick answer
High cholesterol means you have too much LDL (“bad”) cholesterol or other fats in your blood, which can slowly build up inside your arteries and raise your risk of heart attack and stroke. It almost never causes symptoms, so Careprime Clinic in Rosharon finds it with a lipid panel, looks at your other risk factors, and builds a plan to bring your numbers down.
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Who we help
Most people find out about high cholesterol from a routine blood test. These are the situations we see most often.
Sounds likeMy work screening said my cholesterol was 250 and I don’t know what that means.
How we helpWe go over each number with you, repeat the lipid panel if needed, and look at your overall heart risk. Learn more →
Sounds likeI’m 45 and I honestly can’t remember the last time I had blood work.
How we helpA yearly physical with blood tests includes a lipid panel, plus checks of blood sugar and more. Learn more →
Sounds likeI already take something for my pressure and now they say my cholesterol is up too.
How we helpWe manage both together, since each one adds to the strain on your heart and arteries. Learn more →
Sounds likeMy A1C has been creeping up and my triglycerides are high.
How we helpBlood sugar and cholesterol often rise together, so we check A1C and lipids side by side and treat both. Learn more →
Sounds likeI’ve put on 30 pounds since I started working nights.
How we helpWe talk through realistic food, activity and weight goals, and point you to our weight loss program if it fits. Learn more →
Sounds likeI’ve been on a cholesterol pill for years and just need someone to keep an eye on it.
How we helpFollow-up labs, side effect checks and refills, with many check-ins done by video. Learn more →
Bring copies of any past cholesterol results. Seeing the trend over time helps your provider a lot.
Symptoms
High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms at all, which is why a blood test is the only reliable way to know your numbers. These are things patients tell us when they come in about it.
These signs are not common, and many people with very high cholesterol never have them. Some, like chest discomfort with activity, can mean the arteries are already narrowed and need prompt attention.
Know your numbers
Cholesterol travels in your blood packed inside particles called lipoproteins. The two main kinds work in opposite ways.
| LDL (“bad” cholesterol) | HDL (“good” cholesterol) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Carries cholesterol into the artery walls, where it can build up as plaque | Helps carry extra cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver |
| What you want | Lower is better | Higher is better |
| General target | Under 100 mg/dL is considered optimal for most adults; your goal may be lower if you have heart disease or diabetes | 40 mg/dL or higher for men and 50 mg/dL or higher for women |
| What raises it | Saturated and trans fats, extra weight, inactivity, family genes | Regular exercise, not smoking, and healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts |
| What lowers it | Fiber, less fried and processed food, weight loss, and medicine when needed | Smoking, inactivity, extra weight and uncontrolled blood sugar |
Triglycerides are a third number on your report. Under 150 mg/dL is the usual goal, and they rise with sugar, alcohol, extra weight and uncontrolled diabetes.
Diagnosis
Your provider looks at your lipid panel together with your blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking history, age and family history. A normal lipid panel is reassuring, but it doesn’t rule out every heart risk.
A blood draw that measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. It’s part of our full physical with blood tests and can be ordered on its own.
Lab services →Diabetes and high cholesterol often show up together. An A1C shows your average blood sugar over about three months.
Diabetes care →High blood pressure adds to heart risk. An in-office EKG may be done if your provider wants to check your heart rhythm.
Blood pressure care →
Treatment
Treatment starts with everyday habits. Eating more beans, oats, fruits and vegetables, cutting back on fried food, fatty meats and sweets, moving your body most days, and losing even a few pounds can all bring LDL and triglycerides down. Quitting smoking helps raise HDL.
Some people also need medicine, especially with very high LDL, diabetes, heart disease or a strong family history. If that’s you, your provider at Careprime Clinic will explain the options, what side effects to watch for, and why sticking with it matters even when you feel fine. We recheck your labs to make sure the plan is working.
This page is for general education and does not replace a visit with a medical provider.
Patient testimonials
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The Doctor, nurses and staff are very caring about their patients!!! The wait isn’t long and the office is always clean. I love the way they made my boys feel comfortable during their visit. We will definitely be back.
This is my primary care dr. Ive been going here for years. The staff is like family. Deepak is great and always makes sure to hear all my concerns to keeps me in good health.
Wow! I am absolutely blown away by this urgent care. Everyone was so friendly and caring. I’ve honestly have never been to such a great clinic!! The receptionist Ms. Yaleika was a blessing! Dr. Deepak is amazing and very thorough! He does what an actual doctor is supposed to do. He actually cares and listens and runs the proper test.
Why Careprime
Come in when you need care, or book ahead to shorten your visit.
Many common tests are done right here, so you don’t have to go somewhere else.
Children, teens, adults and seniors in one family clinic.
Most plans accepted, including BCBS, United Healthcare and Cigna. Self-pay rates are listed up front.
Video visits for many follow-ups and minor concerns.
A simple check-in so you spend your time with the provider, not on forms.
Visit us
15030 Highway 6, Rosharon, TX 77583
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(832) 400-2050 · frontoffice@careprimeclinic.com
Close to home for patients in Rosharon, Iowa Colony, Arcola, Manvel, Fresno, Sienna, Pearland, Alvin and Missouri City.
FAQ
Talk to our front office Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Not always. Many lipid panels are fine without fasting, but your provider may ask for an 8 to 12 hour fast (water only) if your triglycerides were high before or if blood sugar is being checked at the same visit. Ask Careprime Clinic when you book so you come in ready.
For most adults, total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or more is high, and 200 to 239 is borderline. An LDL of 160 or more is high, while under 100 is considered optimal. Your provider looks at your full risk picture, not just one number.
Yes. Careprime Clinic at 15030 Highway 6 welcomes walk-ins on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM and during special Saturday hours. If you plan to fast, coming in earlier in the day makes it easier.
Our $250 self-pay physical includes blood tests such as a lipid panel, CMP, CBC, A1C and iron. For a lipid panel on its own, or for exact pricing with office fees, please confirm with our front office at (832) 400-2050 or check our Cash Pricing page.
Most plans cover cholesterol screening and follow-up care, but details vary. Careprime Clinic works with most insurance plans, including BCBS, United Healthcare and Cigna. Call your plan or our office to check your coverage.
For many people, yes, at least partly. More fiber, less saturated fat, regular activity and weight loss can lower LDL and triglycerides. Some people still need medicine because of genes, diabetes or heart disease, and your provider will talk through what fits you.
Often it is long term, because cholesterol tends to go back up if you stop. Some people who make big lifestyle changes are able to reduce or adjust their medicine with their provider’s guidance. Never stop on your own without talking to your provider first.
Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that your body makes from extra calories. They often run high with sugary drinks, alcohol, extra weight, uncontrolled diabetes and some medicines. Cutting back on sugar and alcohol can lower them noticeably.
Healthy adults are often checked every 4 to 6 years starting around age 20, and more often with risk factors. Once you have high cholesterol or start medicine, testing is usually repeated a few months later and then once or twice a year. Your Careprime provider will set your schedule.
Children are commonly screened once between ages 9 and 11 and again between 17 and 21, and sooner if a parent has very high cholesterol or early heart disease. Careprime Clinic sees children and teens and can talk with you about whether testing makes sense for your child.
Yes, many follow-ups work well as a video visit at Careprime Clinic. You’ll still need to come in for blood draws, but going over results, side effects and refills can often be done from home.
Careprime Clinic in Rosharon treats high cholesterol as part of everyday primary care. Patients come to our Highway 6 clinic from Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Iowa Colony and Sienna. Call (832) 400-2050 to schedule or walk in.
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