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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patankar, Cardiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gautam Patankar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Patankar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patankar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patankar’s office at (281) 955-7863.
What languages does Dr. Patankar speak?
Dr. Patankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patankar treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Patankar 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. Patankar. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute HFpEF
- Sudden Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5031: Acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Patankar perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gautam Patankar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patankar's office.
Does Dr. Patankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Patankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 955-7863 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patankar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Patankar 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patankar's office located?
Dr. Gautam Patankar's Primary Practice
13325 Hargrave Rd Ste 150
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 955-7863
What is Dr. Patankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497071203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patankar
What is Dr. Gautam Patankar's specialty?
Dr. Patankar is a Cardiologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Patankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gautam Patankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patankar is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage 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 Gautam Patankar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Gautam Patankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gautam Patankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patankar's office at (281) 955-7863 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gautam Patankar?
Please contact Dr. Patankar's office at (281) 955-7863 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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