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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Durkal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durkal’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Durkal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Durkal typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Durkal 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Integranet Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vipal Durkal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durkal is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital 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
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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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