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Who is Dr. Shukla, Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Nikita Shukla, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shukla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shukla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shukla’s office at (713) 798-4951.
What languages does Dr. Shukla speak?
Dr. Shukla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shukla treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Shukla 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. Shukla. 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:
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
- G378: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Which procedures does Dr. Shukla perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nikita Shukla may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shukla's office.
Does Dr. Shukla accept my insurance?
Dr. Shukla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-4951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shukla accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shukla 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)
Kaiser Permanente
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shukla's office located?
Dr. Nikita Shukla's Primary Practice
6701 Fannin St Ste 1250
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-4951
What is Dr. Shukla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063856847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shukla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shukla
What is Dr. Nikita Shukla's specialty?
Dr. Shukla is a Pediatric Neurologist near Houston, TX. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Shukla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nikita Shukla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shukla is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nikita Shukla accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nikita Shukla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikita Shukla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shukla's office at (713) 798-4951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikita Shukla?
Please contact Dr. Shukla's office at (713) 798-4951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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