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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sahay, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sandeep Sahay, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sahay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sahay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sahay’s office at (713) 441-0006.
What languages does Dr. Sahay speak?
Dr. Sahay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sahay typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sahay 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. Sahay. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sahay typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sahay 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. Sahay. 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:
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Lung Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- Breathing Stress Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Does Dr. Sahay accept my insurance?
Dr. Sahay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 441-0006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sahay accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sahay in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sahay's office located?
What is Dr. Sahay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sahay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669602710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sahay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sahay
What is Dr. Sandeep Sahay's specialty?
Dr. Sahay is a Pulmonologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Sandeep Sahay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sahay is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Dhr Health, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands 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
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Is Sandeep Sahay accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sandeep Sahay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandeep Sahay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sahay's office at (713) 441-0006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandeep Sahay?
Please contact Dr. Sahay's office at (713) 441-0006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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