Summary

Dr. Akira Nishikawa is a cardiovascular specialist with five decades of medical practice, focusing on cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular surgery, and interventional cardiology. They earned their medical degree from Keio University School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center. With 50 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Nishikawa brings extensive expertise to complex cardiac care. They are fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Nishikawa practices at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Their clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and breathing difficulties related to heart conditions. They regularly perform heart monitoring tests like EKGs and specialized heart ultrasounds called echocardiograms. Patients rate Dr. Nishikawa 4.6 out of 5 stars on average for their cardiac care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 50 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Kansas Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Akira Nishikawa

5115 Fannin St Ste 801Houston, TX 77004
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.6 
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50 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TXHumble , TXHouston , TXCypress , TX
Med School: Keio University School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College Med School: Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Akira Nishikawa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Akira Nishikawa has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Akira Nishikawa has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Akira Nishikawa holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Kansas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Keio University School Of Medicine in 1977 and Keio University in 1976.

NPI Number

Akira Nishikawa's NPI number is 1588695019.

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Akira Nishikawa speaks English and Spanish.
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Akira Nishikawa's office is located at 5115 Fannin St Ste 801, Houston, TX, 77004.
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