Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puthalapattu, Nephrologist in Humble, TX?
Is Dr. Puthalapattu board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Sowmya Puthalapattu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puthalapattu speak?
Dr. Puthalapattu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Puthalapattu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Puthalapattu 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. Puthalapattu. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Puthalapattu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sowmya Puthalapattu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Puthalapattu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puthalapattu accept my insurance?
Dr. Puthalapattu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 540-8779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puthalapattu accept in Humble, TX?
Dr. Puthalapattu in Humble, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Puthalapattu's office located?
Dr. Sowmya Puthalapattu's Primary Practice
18980 W Memorial Dr Ste 400
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 540-8779
Dr. Sowmya Puthalapattu's Practice 2
201 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste B200
Kingwood, TX 77339
What hospitals are Dr. Puthalapattu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Puthalapattu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Puthalapattu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puthalapattu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316188519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puthalapattu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puthalapattu