Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thaker, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Anil Thaker, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thaker graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent Catholic Mc Ny Mary Immaculate Hospital. Dr. Thaker is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thaker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thaker’s office at (713) 242-2222.
Where did Dr. Thaker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Catholic Mc Ny Mary Immaculate Hospital | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine | ST.JOHN'S UNIV. COLLEGE OF
Is Dr. Thaker board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Anil Thaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thaker speak?
Dr. Thaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thaker typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thaker 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. Thaker. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thaker typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anil Thaker may include:
Please contact Dr. Thaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Thaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 242-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thaker accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Thaker 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 Corporation
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thaker's office located?
Dr. Anil Thaker's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 242-2222
What is Dr. Thaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982628962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thaker
What is Dr. Anil Thaker's specialty?
Dr. Thaker is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Anil Thaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thaker is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Anil Thaker accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Anil Thaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anil Thaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thaker's office at (713) 242-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anil Thaker?
Please contact Dr. Thaker's office at (713) 242-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anil Thaker have?
Dr. Anil Thaker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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