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Dr. Vijayshekar Elati, MD

Katy, TX

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elati, Internist in Katy, TX?

    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Katy, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elati is fluent in English, Hindi, Russian, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elati’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elati’s office at (281) 809-0085.

    Is Dr. Elati board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Vijayshekar Elati, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elati speak?

    Dr. Elati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Russian

    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elati typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Elati 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. Elati. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elati typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Elati 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. Elati. 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. Elati accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 809-0085 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elati accept in Katy, TX?

    Dr. Elati in Katy, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Elati's office located?

    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati's Primary Practice

    21336 Provincial Blvd

    Katy, TX 77450

    (281) 809-0085

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    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati's Practice 2

    20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 203

    Houston, TX 77070

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    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati's Practice 3

    7200 Cambridge St Fl 10

    Houston, TX 77030

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vijayshekar Elati?

    Dr. Elati has appointments available at his Katy, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Elati's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Elati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124105937.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elati?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elati

    What is Dr. Vijayshekar Elati's specialty?

    Dr. Elati is a Internist near Katy, TX.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Vijayshekar Elati affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elati is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - The Vintage 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 Vijayshekar Elati accepting new patients in Katy, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Vijayshekar Elati is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vijayshekar Elati offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Elati, or call (281) 809-0085 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Vijayshekar Elati?

    Yes, Dr. Elati offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Elati, or call (281) 809-0085 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vijayshekar Elati have?

    Dr. Vijayshekar Elati is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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