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Dr. Michael Zhu, MD
Bellaire, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zhu, Internist in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Michael Zhu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bellaire, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zhu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhu’s office at (713) 500-6497.
What languages does Dr. Zhu speak?
Dr. Zhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zhu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zhu 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. Zhu. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zhu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Zhu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 500-6497 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhu accept in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Zhu in Bellaire, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zhu's office located?
Dr. Michael Zhu's Primary Practice
6700 West Loop S Ste 520
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 500-6497
What is Dr. Zhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265929061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhu
What is Dr. Michael Zhu's specialty?
Dr. Zhu is a Internist near Bellaire, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Michael Zhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zhu is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Zhu accepting new patients in Bellaire, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michael Zhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Zhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (713) 500-6497 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Zhu?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (713) 500-6497 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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