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Dr. Gayathri Kumar, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Gayathri Kumar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (823) 355-2666.

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

    Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kumar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kumar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Pain
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Pain when peeing
    • Burning urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R309: Painful micturition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gayathri Kumar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (823) 355-2666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Kumar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Gayathri Kumar's Primary Practice

    6720 Bertner Ave

    Houston, TX 77030

    (823) 355-2666

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    Dr. Gayathri Kumar's Practice 2

    6651 Main St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kumar affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kumar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Texas Childrens Hospital,Houston, TX

    What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326543760.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar

    What is Dr. Gayathri Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is an Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Gayathri Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Gayathri Kumar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Gayathri Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gayathri Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (823) 355-2666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gayathri Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (823) 355-2666 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Kumar's office is located in Houston, TX.