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Dr. Satheesha Kumar, MD

Dr. Satheesha Kumar, MD

Houston, TX

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Cardiologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Satheesha Kumar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Coney Island Hosp, Internal Medicine; Coney Island Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (713) 652-3025.

    Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Coney Island Hosp, Internal Medicine; Coney Island Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Coney Island Hospital

    • Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India

    Is Dr. Kumar board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Satheesha Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Precordial pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Problems
    • Aortic Valve Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Other Angina Pectoris
    • Atypical Angina
    • Variant Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Satheesha Kumar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kumar's office.

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 652-3025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kumar 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Satheesha Kumar's Primary Practice

    1200 Binz St

    Houston, TX 77004

    (713) 652-3025

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    Dr. Satheesha Kumar's Practice 2

    1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1605

    Houston, TX 77002

    (713) 652-3025

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

    Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861425605.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?

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

    What is Dr. Satheesha Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Satheesha Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, Tx, Woman's Hospital Of Texas 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Satheesha Kumar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Satheesha Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Satheesha Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (713) 652-3025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Satheesha Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (713) 652-3025 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Satheesha Kumar have?

    Dr. Satheesha Kumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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