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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sudheer Sankar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sankar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankar’s office at (713) 484-7000.
Is Dr. Sankar board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Sudheer Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Sankar treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Isolated Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
- Isolated proteinuria
- Transient protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
- R800: Isolated proteinuria
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- High Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypercalcemia
- Excess Calcium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8352: Hypercalcemia
Which procedures does Dr. Sankar perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sudheer Sankar may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sankar's office.
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 484-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sankar 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
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
Dr. Sudheer Sankar's Primary Practice
7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 250
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 484-7000
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578748448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar
What is Dr. Sudheer Sankar's specialty?
Dr. Sankar is a Nephrologist near Houston, TX. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Sankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sudheer Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land 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
Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?
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Is Sudheer Sankar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sudheer Sankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sudheer Sankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (713) 484-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sudheer Sankar?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (713) 484-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sudheer Sankar have?
Dr. Sudheer Sankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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