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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kathawala, Internist in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Zulekha Kathawala, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Germantown, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kathawala completed her residency at Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kathawala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kathawala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kathawala’s office at (901) 516-1290.
Where did Dr. Kathawala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, Internal Medicine
Medical School: R.N.T. Med Coll, Univ of Rajasthan, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Is Dr. Kathawala board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Zulekha Kathawala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kathawala speak?
Dr. Kathawala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kathawala typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kathawala 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. Kathawala. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kathawala typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zulekha Kathawala 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. Kathawala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kathawala accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathawala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 516-1290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kathawala accept in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Kathawala in Germantown, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
SAMBA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kathawala's office located?
Dr. Zulekha Kathawala's Primary Practice
7691 Poplar Ave
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 516-1290
What is Dr. Kathawala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kathawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013992585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kathawala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kathawala
What is Dr. Zulekha Kathawala's specialty?
Dr. Kathawala is a Internist near Germantown, TN.
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. Zulekha Kathawala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kathawala is affiliated with Methodist University 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 Zulekha Kathawala accepting new patients in Germantown, TN?
Yes, Dr. Zulekha Kathawala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zulekha Kathawala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kathawala's office at (901) 516-1290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zulekha Kathawala?
Please contact Dr. Kathawala's office at (901) 516-1290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zulekha Kathawala have?
Dr. Zulekha Kathawala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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