38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thachil, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. John Thachil, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thachil graduated from Univeristy of Kerala and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Hematology/Oncology; Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Thachil is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thachil’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thachil’s office at (281) 332-7505.
Where did Dr. Thachil go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Illinois
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Hematology/Oncology; Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Ill Masonic Med Center | Illinois Masonic Medical Center | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: Med Coll, Univ Of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India | University Kerala | Univeristy of Kerala | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University | Med College Thiruvananthapuram
Is Dr. Thachil board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Thachil, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thachil speak?
Dr. Thachil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Thachil treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Thachil 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. Thachil. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
- Right female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Malabsorption Due to Intolerance
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Food Intolerance Malabsorption
- Digestive Intolerance
- Nutrient Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9049: Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
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:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Lymphoma
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Indolent Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8213: Follicular lymphoma grade II, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Thachil perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Thachil 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. Thachil's office.
Does Dr. Thachil accept my insurance?
Dr. Thachil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 332-7505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thachil accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Thachil in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thachil's office located?
What is Dr. Thachil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thachil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710920160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thachil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thachil
What is Dr. John Thachil's specialty?
Dr. Thachil is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Houston, TX. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Thachil to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Thachil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thachil is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook 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
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Is John Thachil accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Thachil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Thachil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thachil's office at (281) 332-7505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Thachil?
Please contact Dr. Thachil's office at (281) 332-7505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Thachil have?
Dr. John Thachil is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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