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Dr. Amarnath Chamkur, MD
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chamkur, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Amarnath Chamkur, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chamkur is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chamkur’s office at (281) 477-8660.
Is Dr. Chamkur board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Amarnath Chamkur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Chamkur speak?
Dr. Chamkur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chamkur typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chamkur 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. Chamkur. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chamkur typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chamkur 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. Chamkur. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Chamkur accept my insurance?
Dr. Chamkur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 477-8660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chamkur accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Chamkur 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
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chamkur's office located?
Dr. Amarnath Chamkur's Primary Practice
11920 Westheimer Rd Ste E
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 477-8660
What is Dr. Chamkur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chamkur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306965579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chamkur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chamkur
What is Dr. Amarnath Chamkur's specialty?
Dr. Chamkur is a Pediatrician near Houston, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Amarnath Chamkur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chamkur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Houston Healthcare - West. 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 Amarnath Chamkur accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Amarnath Chamkur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amarnath Chamkur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chamkur's office at (281) 477-8660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amarnath Chamkur?
Please contact Dr. Chamkur's office at (281) 477-8660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amarnath Chamkur have?
Dr. Amarnath Chamkur is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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