35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dai, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Zhihao Dai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Dai graduated from Wenzhou Medical College and completed his residency at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Dai is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dai’s office at (713) 649-0870.
Where did Dr. Dai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Medical Center
Medical School: Zhejiang Medical University - Hangzhou- Zhejiang- China | Wenzhou Medical College
Is Dr. Dai board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Zhihao Dai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dai speak?
Dr. Dai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dai typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dai 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. Dai. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dai typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zhihao Dai may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Dai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dai accept my insurance?
Dr. Dai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 649-0870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dai accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Dai in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dai's office located?
Dr. Zhihao Dai's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 649-0870
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zhihao Dai?
Dr. Dai has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Dai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134175565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dai
What is Dr. Zhihao Dai's specialty?
Dr. Dai is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Zhihao Dai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dai is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zhihao Dai accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Zhihao Dai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zhihao Dai offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dai, or call (713) 649-0870 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Zhihao Dai?
Please contact Dr. Dai's office at (713) 649-0870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zhihao Dai have?
Dr. Zhihao Dai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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