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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gurram, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gurram graduated from Andhra Medical College. Dr. Gurram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurram’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurram’s office at (303) 399-7579.
Where did Dr. Gurram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Andhra Medical College
Is Dr. Gurram board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gurram speak?
Dr. Gurram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gurram treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gurram 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. Gurram. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Gurram perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gurram's office.
Does Dr. Gurram accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 399-7579 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurram accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gurram in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gurram's office located?
Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024
(303) 399-7579
What is Dr. Gurram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720230071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurram
What is Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram's specialty?
Dr. Gurram is a Hospitalist near Houston, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Gurram to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gurram is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Heart Hospital Of Austin, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Murali Krishna Gurram accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gurram's office at (303) 399-7579 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Murali Krishna Gurram?
Please contact Dr. Gurram's office at (303) 399-7579 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram have?
Dr. Murali Krishna Gurram is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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