Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shivshanker, Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shivshanker graduated from Armed Forces Medical College and completed his residency at Grace Hospital. Dr. Shivshanker is fluent in English, Chinese, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shivshanker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shivshanker’s office at (713) 777-1562.
Where did Dr. Shivshanker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Grace Hospital | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
What languages does Dr. Shivshanker speak?
Dr. Shivshanker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shivshanker treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Shivshanker 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. Shivshanker. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
Also known as:
- Other Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Other gastritis types
- Various stomach inflammations
- Uncommon gastritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Stomach Ulcer
- Peptic Ulcer
- Gastric ulcer
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach
- Stomach sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- K259: Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Does Dr. Shivshanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shivshanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 777-1562 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shivshanker accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shivshanker 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)
Medicaid
Medicare
Ucare
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shivshanker's office located?
Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker's Primary Practice
7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 840
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 777-1562
What is Dr. Shivshanker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shivshanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982699682.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shivshanker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shivshanker
What is Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker's specialty?
Dr. Shivshanker is a Specialist near Houston, TX. Contact Dr. Shivshanker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shivshanker is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Houston Methodist 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
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Is Krishnamurthy Shivshanker accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shivshanker's office at (713) 777-1562 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishnamurthy Shivshanker?
Please contact Dr. Shivshanker's office at (713) 777-1562 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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