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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kershaw Patel is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (713) 441-1100.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kershaw Patel may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 441-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Patel 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
American Postal Workers Union APWU
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Kershaw Patel also offers virtual visits
Dr. Kershaw Patel's Primary Practice
6550 Fannin St Ste 1901
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 441-1100
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kershaw Patel?
Dr. Patel has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215375019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Kershaw Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kershaw Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Houston Methodist 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Kershaw Patel accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kershaw Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kershaw Patel offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, or call (713) 441-1100 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Kershaw Patel?
Yes, Dr. Patel offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Patel, or call (713) 441-1100 for more information.
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