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Dr. Gautam Sikka
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sikka, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gautam Sikka is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Sikka is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sikka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sikka’s office at (713) 704-4296.
What languages does Dr. Sikka speak?
Dr. Sikka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sikka typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sikka 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. Sikka. 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:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Floppy mitral valve
- Barlow's syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sikka typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gautam Sikka may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sikka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sikka accept my insurance?
Dr. Sikka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 704-4296 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sikka accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sikka in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sikka's office located?
What is Dr. Sikka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sikka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710302187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sikka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sikka
What is Dr. Gautam Sikka's specialty?
Dr. Sikka is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gautam Sikka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sikka is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gautam Sikka accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Gautam Sikka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gautam Sikka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sikka's office at (713) 704-4296 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gautam Sikka?
Please contact Dr. Sikka's office at (713) 704-4296 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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