Summary

Dr. Rupal Patel is an Internal Medicine physician who specializes in Nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. They earned their medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and brings 28 years of clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Patel is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Patel practices at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and sees patients at the Kidney Health Center in Houston, Texas. They have extensive expertise in managing chronic kidney disease and kidney disease at various stages, including advanced stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Dr. Patel performs specialized procedures such as hemodialysis vascular access, remote patient monitoring for kidney patients, and fistulogram with angioplasty of arteriovenous fistulas. Patients rate Dr. Patel 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 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

Kidney Health Center

7015 Almeda Rd Ste 3Houston, TX 77054
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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Memorial Hermann - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Biopsy
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathies)
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Hypotension
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Disease (Glomerulonephritis)
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Nephrology
  • Nutritional Support
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Tubal Ligation (Permanent Sterilization in Women)
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Patel's NPI number is 1841389665.

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What languages does Dr. Rupal Patel speak?
Dr. Rupal Patel speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Rupal Patel's office located?
Dr. Rupal Patel's office is located at 7015 Almeda Rd Ste 3, Houston, TX, 77054.
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