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Who is Dr. Kumashi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Padmavati Kumashi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Kumashi is fluent in English, Georgian, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumashi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumashi’s office at (281) 587-8777.
What languages does Dr. Kumashi speak?
Dr. Kumashi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Georgian
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Kumashi treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kumashi 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. Kumashi. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- K. pneumoniae Infection
- Klebsiella Infection
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- B961: Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kumashi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Padmavati Kumashi may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kumashi's office.
Does Dr. Kumashi accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumashi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 587-8777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumashi accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kumashi 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
AmeriCorp / Seven Corners
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Memorial Hermann
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumashi's office located?
Dr. Padmavati Kumashi's Primary Practice
1125 Cypress Station Dr Ste 1
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 587-8777
What is Dr. Kumashi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033216643.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumashi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumashi
What is Dr. Padmavati Kumashi's specialty?
Dr. Kumashi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Kumashi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Padmavati Kumashi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumashi 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 Padmavati Kumashi accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Padmavati Kumashi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Padmavati Kumashi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumashi's office at (281) 587-8777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Padmavati Kumashi?
Please contact Dr. Kumashi's office at (281) 587-8777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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