47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pankaj, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shilpa Pankaj, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She has been practicing for over 47 years. Dr. Pankaj graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Pankaj is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pankaj’s office at (713) 861-4800.
Where did Dr. Pankaj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: S.S. Med Coll, A.P. Singh University, Rewa, M P, India | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Pankaj speak?
Dr. Pankaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pankaj typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pankaj 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. Pankaj. 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:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
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. Pankaj typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pankaj 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. Pankaj. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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)
Does Dr. Pankaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Pankaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 861-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pankaj accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Pankaj 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
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pankaj's office located?
Dr. Shilpa Pankaj's Primary Practice
1740 W 27th St Ste 305
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 861-4800
What is Dr. Pankaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pankaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659501054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pankaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pankaj
What is Dr. Shilpa Pankaj's specialty?
Dr. Pankaj is a Pediatrician near Houston, 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. Shilpa Pankaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pankaj is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 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
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Is Shilpa Pankaj accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shilpa Pankaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shilpa Pankaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pankaj's office at (713) 861-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shilpa Pankaj?
Please contact Dr. Pankaj's office at (713) 861-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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