Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 49 |
|---|
Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD is a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Primary Care Group.
Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 49 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 91 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 27 |
|---|---|
| Female | 28 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
|---|---|
| Black | 26 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 27 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 49 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 126 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 52 |
|---|---|
| Female | 78 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 73 |
|---|---|
| Black | 38 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 72 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 25 |
| 85 and over | 14 |
| Less than 65 | 19 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 48 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 15 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 9 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 34 |
|---|---|
| Female | 44 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 34 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 56 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 47 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 26 |
|---|---|
| Female | 30 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
|---|---|
| Black | 24 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 29 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 20 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 36 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 27 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 38 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Non-Hispanic White | 18 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 22 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 74 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 44 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 33 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 36 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX during 2018 were lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 144 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 47 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 24 |
|---|---|
| Female | 59 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 52 |
|---|---|
| Black | 12 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 43 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 19 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 45 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 14 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 286 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 46 |
| preventive care | 32 |
| vaccines | 32 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 47 |
|---|---|
| Female | 96 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 96 |
|---|---|
| Black | 17 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 77 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 33 |
| 85 and over | 17 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 42 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 31 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 245 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 25 |
| vaccines | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 40 |
|---|---|
| Female | 71 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 78 |
|---|---|
| Black | 14 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 59 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 21 |
| 85 and over | 17 |
| Less than 65 | 14 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 40 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 300 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 31 |
| vaccines | 31 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 39 |
|---|---|
| Female | 98 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 95 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 79 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 34 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 42 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 18 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 316 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 30 |
| vaccines | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 48 |
|---|---|
| Female | 101 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 99 |
|---|---|
| Black | 13 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 85 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 36 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 8 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 22 |
| Depression | 16 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 23 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in HOUSTON, TX were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.
| doctor visit | 152 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 46 |
| preventive care | 29 |
| vaccines | 29 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD.
| Male | 30 |
|---|---|
| Female | 55 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 46 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 4 |
| Less than 65 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 44 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 19 |
| Depression | 16 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoporosis | 4 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 6 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 3 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 5 |
Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in HOUSTON, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sonal Dholakia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Novo Nordisk Inc |
$1,323
Ozempic $340 |
RYBELSUS $301 |
Wegovy $156 |
Saxenda $106 |
$419 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$592
FARXIGA $509 |
BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $21 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $18 |
LOKELMA $16 |
AIRSUPRA $16 |
Other $12 |
| Lilly USA, LLC |
$376
MOUNJARO $220 |
TRULICITY $92 |
EMGALITY $32 |
BASAGLAR $19 |
JARDIANCE $12 |
|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$239
SHINGRIX $195 |
BEXSERO $23 |
AREXVY $21 |
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| Pfizer Inc. |
$233
PREVNAR 20 $119 |
COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $48 |
PREVNAR 13 $33 |
NURTEC ODT $15 |
$18 |
|
| Other |
$1,512
ABILIFY MAINTENA $116 |
Brintellix $114 |
GARDASIL $108 |
LATUDA $100 |
JARDIANCE $96 |
Other $978 |
| Food and Beverage | $4,269 |
|---|---|
| Education | $5 |
Dr. Sonal Dholakia sees patients in Houston, TX. Her medical specialty is family medicine. She attended medical school at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Dholakia's areas of expertise include the following: prostate problems, menopause, and gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Dholakia takes. She is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in HOUSTON, TX.