Physician Profile
Apurva Thekdi, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thekdi
Apurva Thekdi, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Houston, TX. Apurva is a 1997 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Apurva is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Apurva cared for 869 Medicare patients across 7,223 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053356238.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 796-2181
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 2025
Houston, TX 77030
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,223 services · 869 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
446 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
144 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
42 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31573 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
5,965 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
290 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
114 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
104 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Apurva Thekdi's specialty?
Apurva Thekdi is an ENT doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Apurva Thekdi?
Apurva Thekdi is listed at 6550 Fannin St Suite 2025, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Apurva Thekdi?
The number on file is (713) 796-2181. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Apurva Thekdi's NPI number?
Apurva Thekdi's National Provider Identifier is 1053356238. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Apurva Thekdi's education?
Apurva Thekdi attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Apurva Thekdi been practicing?
Apurva Thekdi has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Apurva Thekdi known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Apurva Thekdi performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Apurva Thekdi confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Apurva Thekdi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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