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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knecht, Medical Oncologist in Webster, TX?
Dr. John Knecht, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Knecht is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knecht’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knecht’s office at (281) 724-1861.
Is Dr. Knecht board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. John Knecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Knecht speak?
Dr. Knecht and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Knecht treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Knecht 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. Knecht. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5084: End stage heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Which procedures does Dr. Knecht perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Knecht 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. Knecht's office.
Does Dr. Knecht accept my insurance?
Dr. Knecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 724-1861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knecht accept in Webster, TX?
Dr. Knecht in Webster, 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
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knecht's office located?
What is Dr. Knecht's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639360829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knecht?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knecht
What is Dr. John Knecht's specialty?
Dr. Knecht is a Medical Oncologist near Webster, 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. Knecht to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Knecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knecht is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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 John Knecht accepting new patients in Webster, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Knecht is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Knecht offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knecht's office at (281) 724-1861 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Knecht?
Please contact Dr. Knecht's office at (281) 724-1861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Knecht have?
Dr. John Knecht is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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