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Dr. Thai Dang, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dang, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Thai Dang, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Dang is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dang’s office at (713) 442-0000.

    Is Dr. Dang board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Thai Dang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dang speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Dang treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dang 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. Dang. 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:

    • Dehydration
    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration
    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    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:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Cancer-Related Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • Malignant ascites
    • Cancerous abdominal fluid
    • Peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • R180: Malignant ascites

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    What procedures does Dr. Dang perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dang 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. Dang. 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:

    • Belly Fluid Drainage
    • Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
    • Ascites Drainage
    • Peritoneal Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Dang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 442-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dang accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Dang in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dang's office located?

    Dr. Thai Dang's Primary Practice

    2727 W Holcombe Blvd

    Houston, TX 77025

    (713) 442-0000

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    Dr. Thai Dang's Practice 2

    6624 Fannin St Fl 19

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 442-0000

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

    Dr. Dang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578841425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dang?

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

    What is Dr. Thai Dang's specialty?

    Dr. Dang 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. Dang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thai Dang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dang is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 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?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Thai Dang accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Thai Dang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thai Dang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dang's office at (713) 442-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thai Dang?

    Please contact Dr. Dang's office at (713) 442-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thai Dang have?

    Dr. Thai Dang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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