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Who is Dr. Kayyal, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Simon Kayyal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kayyal graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Kayyal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kayyal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kayyal’s office.
Where did Dr. Kayyal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Kayyal speak?
Dr. Kayyal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kayyal treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kayyal 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. Kayyal. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Check
- Developmental Milestones Screening
- Early Intervention Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Corpus Callosum Malformation
- Brain Malformations
- Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
- ACC
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q040: Congenital malformations of corpus callosum
Which procedures does Dr. Kayyal perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Simon Kayyal may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kayyal's office.
Does Dr. Kayyal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kayyal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kayyal accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kayyal 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kayyal's office located?
What is Dr. Kayyal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kayyal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700028735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kayyal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kayyal
What is Dr. Simon Kayyal's specialty?
Dr. Kayyal is a Pediatrician near Houston, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Kayyal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Simon Kayyal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kayyal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange. 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
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Is Simon Kayyal accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Simon Kayyal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Kayyal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kayyal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Kayyal?
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