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Dr. Avanti Gandhi, MD
Austin, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Gandhi, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Avanti Gandhi, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gandhi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gandhi’s office at (512) 430-2032.
What languages does Dr. Gandhi speak?
Dr. Gandhi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gandhi typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Gandhi 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. Gandhi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gandhi typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Avanti Gandhi may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gandhi accept my insurance?
Dr. Gandhi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 430-2032 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gandhi accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Gandhi in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gandhi's office located?
Dr. Avanti Gandhi's Primary Practice
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 134S
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 430-2032
What is Dr. Gandhi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gandhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194010512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gandhi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gandhi
What is Dr. Avanti Gandhi's specialty?
Dr. Gandhi is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Austin, TX.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Avanti Gandhi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gandhi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Avanti Gandhi accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Avanti Gandhi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avanti Gandhi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (512) 430-2032 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avanti Gandhi?
Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (512) 430-2032 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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