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Dr. Rahul Chilappa, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chilappa, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Rahul Chilappa, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Chilappa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chilappa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chilappa’s office at (615) 371-4423.

    What languages does Dr. Chilappa speak?

    Dr. Chilappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chilappa typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chilappa 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. Chilappa. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Breathing Problems After Surgery
    • Respiratory issues after operation
    • Lung problems post-procedure
    • Postoperative breathing disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9589: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chilappa typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chilappa 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. Chilappa. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Chilappa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chilappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 371-4423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chilappa accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Chilappa in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chilappa's office located?

    Dr. Rahul Chilappa's Primary Practice

    921 Gessner Rd

    Houston, TX 77024

    (615) 371-4423

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    What is Dr. Chilappa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chilappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407117609.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chilappa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chilappa

    What is Dr. Rahul Chilappa's specialty?

    Dr. Chilappa is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Rahul Chilappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chilappa is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Thomas Jefferson University 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Rahul Chilappa accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Rahul Chilappa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rahul Chilappa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chilappa's office at (615) 371-4423 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rahul Chilappa?

    Please contact Dr. Chilappa's office at (615) 371-4423 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chilappa's office located?

    Dr. Chilappa's office is located in Houston, TX.