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Dr. Rupal Patel, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Dr. Rupal Patel, MD
4.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Rupal Patel, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center.Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX and has 25 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at The Kidney Health Center and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Spanish. Dr. Patel is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Dialysis Access Procedures
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Vessel Imaging

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • GEHA
  • Universal American
  • HAP Insurance
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas
    Houston Area HMO-Standard
  • Managed Care
  • Molina
  • WellCare
    WellCare PPO
    WellCare POS
  • United Healthcare
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
    Aetna PPO
    Aetna POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
    Preferred PPO
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
    Health Net
  • HealthSmart

Locations

  1. 1 The Kidney Health Center
    7015 Almeda Rd Ste 3, Houston, TX 77054
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    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00

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4.0
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Feb 26, 2016
Dr Patel has been my doctor for over ten years and has been an excellent provider. He is caring and a good listener. He also works with great partners who are also well educated and kind as well.
Mr. O in Houston, TX — Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine|Medical College of Georgia Program
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rupal Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rupal Patel, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX