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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gopalani, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Salim Gopalani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Gopalani graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gopalani is fluent in English, Panjabi; Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gopalani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gopalani’s office at (712) 802-9024.
Where did Dr. Gopalani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Gopalani speak?
Dr. Gopalani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gopalani typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gopalani 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. Gopalani. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gopalani typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Salim Gopalani may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gopalani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gopalani accept my insurance?
Dr. Gopalani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 802-9024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gopalani accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gopalani in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gopalani's office located?
Dr. Salim Gopalani's Primary Practice
1631 North Loop W Ste 260
Houston, TX 77008
(712) 802-9024
What is Dr. Gopalani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gopalani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013983782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gopalani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gopalani
What is Dr. Salim Gopalani's specialty?
Dr. Gopalani is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Salim Gopalani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gopalani is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast 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
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Is Salim Gopalani accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Salim Gopalani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salim Gopalani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gopalani's office at (712) 802-9024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salim Gopalani?
Please contact Dr. Gopalani's office at (712) 802-9024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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