Who is Dr. Thanikachalam, Internist in Houston, TX?
What languages does Dr. Thanikachalam speak?
Dr. Thanikachalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Thanikachalam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Thanikachalam 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. Thanikachalam. 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
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced 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
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
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. Thanikachalam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Saradadevi Thanikachalam 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. Thanikachalam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thanikachalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Thanikachalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 500-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thanikachalam accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Thanikachalam in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
HealthPartners
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thanikachalam's office located?
Dr. Saradadevi Thanikachalam's Primary Practice
6431 Fannin St Ste Msb
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 500-6500
What hospitals are Dr. Thanikachalam affiliated with?
Dr. Thanikachalam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thanikachalam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thanikachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477014074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thanikachalam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thanikachalam
What is Dr. Saradadevi Thanikachalam's specialty?
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.