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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kielhofner, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Marcia Kielhofner, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Kielhofner graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases Truman Med Ctr-West, Infectious Diseases Univ Mo Kc Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine Truman Med Ctr-West, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kielhofner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kielhofner’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kielhofner’s office at (713) 791-1020.
Where did Dr. Kielhofner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases Truman Med Ctr-West, Infectious Diseases Univ Mo Kc Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine Truman Med Ctr-West, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Kielhofner board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marcia Kielhofner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kielhofner speak?
Dr. Kielhofner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kielhofner typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kielhofner 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. Kielhofner. 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kielhofner typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marcia Kielhofner may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kielhofner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kielhofner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kielhofner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kielhofner accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kielhofner in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Cigna Group
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kielhofner's office located?
Dr. Marcia Kielhofner's Primary Practice
2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 791-1020
What is Dr. Kielhofner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kielhofner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558426023.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kielhofner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kielhofner
What is Dr. Marcia Kielhofner's specialty?
Dr. Kielhofner is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Marcia Kielhofner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kielhofner is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marcia Kielhofner accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Marcia Kielhofner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcia Kielhofner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kielhofner's office at (713) 791-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcia Kielhofner?
Please contact Dr. Kielhofner's office at (713) 791-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marcia Kielhofner have?
Dr. Marcia Kielhofner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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