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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kukkalli, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kukkalli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kukkalli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kukkalli’s office at (972) 393-1140.
Is Dr. Kukkalli board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kukkalli speak?
Dr. Kukkalli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kukkalli treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kukkalli 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. Kukkalli. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Acute Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Sudden Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I249: Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kukkalli perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kukkalli's office.
Does Dr. Kukkalli accept my insurance?
Dr. Kukkalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 393-1140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kukkalli accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kukkalli 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kukkalli's office located?
What is Dr. Kukkalli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kukkalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871579276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kukkalli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kukkalli
What is Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli's specialty?
Dr. Kukkalli is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kukkalli to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kukkalli is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, Tx, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Bhushan Kukkalli accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kukkalli's office at (972) 393-1140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhushan Kukkalli?
Please contact Dr. Kukkalli's office at (972) 393-1140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli have?
Dr. Bhushan Kukkalli is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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