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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Kumashi is fluent in English, Georgian, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumashi’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kumashi typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa
- Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kumashi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kumashi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumashi's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Padmavati Kumashi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumashi is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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