38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thachil, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX?
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 as a 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Thachil typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
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
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Thachil typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Thachil performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
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.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Integranet Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Thachil's office located?
Dr. John Thachil's Primary Practice
13215 Dotson Rd Ste 170
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 332-7505
What hospitals are Dr. Thachil affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thachil has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thachil's NPI number?A 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