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Who is Dr. Durkal, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Vipal Durkal, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Durkal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durkal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durkal’s office.
What languages does Dr. Durkal speak?
Dr. Durkal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Durkal treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Durkal 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. Durkal. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3480: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SCC
- Malignant Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Which procedures does Dr. Durkal perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vipal Durkal may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Durkal's office.
Does Dr. Durkal accept my insurance?
Dr. Durkal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durkal accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Durkal 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)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Memorial Hermann
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Durkal's office located?
What is Dr. Durkal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durkal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376962795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durkal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durkal
What is Dr. Vipal Durkal's specialty?
Dr. Durkal is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Durkal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vipal Durkal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durkal is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, 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 Medical Oncologist?
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Is Vipal Durkal accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Vipal Durkal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vipal Durkal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durkal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vipal Durkal?
Please contact Dr. Durkal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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