Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knight, Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Knight go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, General Surgery | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Knight board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Knight, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Knight speak?
Dr. Knight and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Knight typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Knight typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Knight may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Knight's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Knight accept my insurance?
Dr. Knight accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 441-5141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knight accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Knight 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
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Knight's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Knight affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Knight has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Knight's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730111345.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knight?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knight