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Who is Dr. Rethnam, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rethnam is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rethnam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rethnam’s office.
Is Dr. Rethnam board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rajesh Rethnam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rethnam speak?
Dr. Rethnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Rethnam treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Rethnam 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. Rethnam. 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.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
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- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Unclear Imaging Due to Body Fat
- Imaging Limitations
- Obesity Affecting Scans
- Difficult Scan Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- R939: Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rethnam perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rajesh Rethnam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rethnam's office.
Does Dr. Rethnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Rethnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rethnam accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rethnam 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rethnam's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rajesh Rethnam?
Dr. Rethnam has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Rethnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rethnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275634289.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rethnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rethnam
What is Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's specialty?
Dr. Rethnam is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Rethnam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rajesh Rethnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rethnam is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, Tx 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Rajesh Rethnam accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rajesh Rethnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rethnam, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Rajesh Rethnam?
Please contact Dr. Rethnam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam have?
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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