Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gathe, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gathe graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Affil Hosps. Dr. Gathe is fluent in English, Spanish, Tamil, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gathe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gathe’s office at (713) 526-9821.
Where did Dr. Gathe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Affil Hosps
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Gathe board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gathe speak?
Dr. Gathe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Gathe treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gathe 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. Gathe. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rashes
- Skin Rash from Contact
- Contact Eczema
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
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:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gathe perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Gathe 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gathe's office.
Does Dr. Gathe accept my insurance?
Dr. Gathe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 526-9821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gathe accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gathe 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Integranet Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gathe's office located?
What is Dr. Gathe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gathe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366436263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gathe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gathe
What is Dr. Joseph Gathe's specialty?
Dr. Gathe is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Gathe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Gathe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gathe is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, Tx, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Joseph Gathe accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gathe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Gathe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gathe's office at (713) 526-9821 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Gathe?
Please contact Dr. Gathe's office at (713) 526-9821 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Gathe have?
Dr. Joseph Gathe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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