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Dr. Rupal Patel, MD

Nephrology
4.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rupal Patel, MD

Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine|Baylor University and is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas, CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare West, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Dr. Patel works at The Kidney Health Center in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Patel's Office Locations

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    The Kidney Health Center
    7015 Almeda Rd Ste 3, Houston, TX 77054 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 347-4051

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas
  • CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
  • HCA Houston Healthcare West
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
  • Saint Joseph Medical Center

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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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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 Dr. Rupal Patel, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841389665
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Baylor College Of Medicine|Baylor University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Patel has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Patel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Patel works at The Kidney Health Center in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Patel’s profile.

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for End-Stage Renal Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Patel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Patel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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