30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pachipala, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Krishna Pachipala, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Pachipala graduated from Kurnool Medical College and completed his residency at Geisinger Health System Program. Dr. Pachipala is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pachipala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pachipala’s office at (281) 440-5006.
Where did Dr. Pachipala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geisinger Health System Program
Medical School: Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science | Kurnool Medical College
What languages does Dr. Pachipala speak?
Dr. Pachipala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pachipala treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pachipala 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. Pachipala. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in Liver, Gallbladder, or Bile Ducts
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- Liver Disease
- Indeterminate liver mass
- Gallbladder tumor of unknown nature
- Bile duct neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D376: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of liver, gallbladder and bile ducts
Also known as:
- Other Secondary Low Platelet Counts
- Platelet Disorder
- Acquired Thrombocytopenia
- Low Platelets from Other Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6959: Other secondary thrombocytopenia
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4622: Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Stomach Carcinoma
- Fundus Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C161: Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Pachipala perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krishna Pachipala may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pachipala's office.
Does Dr. Pachipala accept my insurance?
Dr. Pachipala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 440-5006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pachipala accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Pachipala in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Memorial Hermann
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Pachipala's office located?
Dr. Krishna Pachipala's Primary Practice
17323 Red Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 440-5006
Dr. Krishna Pachipala's Practice 2
1011 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 150
The Woodlands, TX 77380
What is Dr. Pachipala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pachipala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386609188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pachipala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pachipala
What is Dr. Krishna Pachipala's specialty?
Dr. Pachipala is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Houston, TX. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Pachipala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krishna Pachipala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pachipala is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy 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 Krishna Pachipala accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Pachipala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Pachipala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pachipala's office at (281) 440-5006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Pachipala?
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