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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Penmetsa, Pediatrician in Pasadena, TX?
Dr. Sushma Penmetsa is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Pasadena, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Penmetsa graduated from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program. Dr. Penmetsa is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penmetsa’s office at (281) 628-7442.
Where did Dr. Penmetsa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Penmetsa speak?
Dr. Penmetsa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Penmetsa typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Penmetsa 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. Penmetsa. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Penmetsa typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Penmetsa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Penmetsa. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Penmetsa accept my insurance?
Dr. Penmetsa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 628-7442 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penmetsa accept in Pasadena, TX?
Dr. Penmetsa in Pasadena, 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
Community Health Choice
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Penmetsa's office located?
Dr. Sushma Penmetsa's Primary Practice
4024 Brookhaven Ave
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 628-7442
What is Dr. Penmetsa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penmetsa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982733762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penmetsa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penmetsa
What is Dr. Sushma Penmetsa's specialty?
Dr. Penmetsa is a Pediatrician near Pasadena, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Sushma Penmetsa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Penmetsa is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast 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
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Is Sushma Penmetsa accepting new patients in Pasadena, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sushma Penmetsa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sushma Penmetsa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penmetsa's office at (281) 628-7442 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sushma Penmetsa?
Please contact Dr. Penmetsa's office at (281) 628-7442 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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