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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ekaney, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Irene Ekaney, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX. Dr. Ekaney is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekaney’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekaney’s office at (281) 265-0760.
What languages does Dr. Ekaney speak?
Dr. Ekaney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ekaney typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ekaney 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. Ekaney. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Bladder Disease
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ekaney typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Irene Ekaney may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ekaney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ekaney accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekaney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 265-0760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekaney accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Ekaney in Sugar Land, 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)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Ekaney's office located?
Dr. Irene Ekaney's Primary Practice
16659 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 265-0760
What is Dr. Ekaney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekaney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639120827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekaney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekaney
What is Dr. Irene Ekaney's specialty?
Dr. Ekaney is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sugar Land, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Irene Ekaney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ekaney is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Irene Ekaney accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Irene Ekaney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irene Ekaney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekaney's office at (281) 265-0760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irene Ekaney?
Please contact Dr. Ekaney's office at (281) 265-0760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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