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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Williams, Physiatrist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rachele Williams, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Williams graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed her residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, Chinese, German, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (713) 412-8454.
Where did Dr. Williams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Williams speak?
Dr. Williams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
German
Spanish
Urdu
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Williams typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle condition
- Muscle problem
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M629: Disorder of muscle, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Williams typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Rachele Williams may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Williams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 412-8454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Williams in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Williams' office located?
Dr. Rachele Williams' Primary Practice
1302 Waugh Dr PMB 957
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 412-8454
What is Dr. Williams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457322752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Williams
What is Dr. Rachele Williams's specialty?
Dr. Williams is a Physiatrist near Houston, TX.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Rachele Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rachele Williams accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rachele Williams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachele Williams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (713) 412-8454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachele Williams?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (713) 412-8454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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