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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lakhani, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Salim Lakhani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lakhani graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lakhani is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakhani’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakhani’s office at (713) 868-9994.
Where did Dr. Lakhani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Lakhani board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Salim Lakhani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lakhani speak?
Dr. Lakhani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Lakhani treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lakhani 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. Lakhani. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Lakhani perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Salim Lakhani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lakhani's office.
Does Dr. Lakhani accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakhani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 868-9994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lakhani accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Lakhani in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lakhani's office located?
Dr. Salim Lakhani's Primary Practice
1801 North Loop W Ste 50
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9994
What is Dr. Lakhani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lakhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972530939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakhani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakhani
What is Dr. Salim Lakhani's specialty?
Dr. Lakhani is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Lakhani to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Salim Lakhani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lakhani is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital 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
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Is Salim Lakhani accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Salim Lakhani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salim Lakhani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lakhani's office at (713) 868-9994 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salim Lakhani?
Please contact Dr. Lakhani's office at (713) 868-9994 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Salim Lakhani have?
Dr. Salim Lakhani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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