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Who is Dr. Kaushik, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Vinod Kaushik, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kaushik graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College. Dr. Kaushik is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaushik’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaushik’s office.
Where did Dr. Kaushik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
Is Dr. Kaushik board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vinod Kaushik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kaushik speak?
Dr. Kaushik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kaushik typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kaushik 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. Kaushik. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kaushik typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Kaushik may include:
Please contact Dr. Kaushik's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kaushik accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaushik 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. Kaushik accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Kaushik in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kaushik's office located?
What is Dr. Kaushik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaushik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346344876.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaushik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaushik
What is Dr. Vinod Kaushik's specialty?
Dr. Kaushik is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Galveston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Vinod Kaushik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaushik is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. 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 Vinod Kaushik accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Vinod Kaushik is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinod Kaushik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaushik's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinod Kaushik?
Please contact Dr. Kaushik's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vinod Kaushik have?
Dr. Vinod Kaushik is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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