Dr. Akash J. Patel
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 14 years
- Graduated from: Baylor College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2007
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1972737112
Dr. Akash J. Patel M.D.
Neurosurgeon
He is located at 7200 Cambridge Suite 9A; M/S: Bcm650 in Houston, TX 77030. Can help patients with the following: Appendicitis, Cervical Radiculopathy, Heart Disease, Paralysis, Quadriplegia, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972737112. Appointment can be made via the phone number (713) 798-4696. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Akash J. Patel, being an neurosurgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Akash J. Patel.
- Achalasia
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Lesions
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Concussion
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Neck Pain
- Pancreatitis
- Paralysis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pinched Nerve
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Quadriplegia
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Akash J. Patel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete VALUE Gold (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused VALUE Silver (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused VALUE Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold VALUE (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver VALUE (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver VALUE + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 25 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Bronze℠ 402 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Bronze℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Gold℠ 403 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Gold℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Silver℠ 405 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Silver℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
Community Health Choice
Network data as of Jan 28, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Community Health Choice
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
WellPoint
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from WellPoint
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Akash J. Patel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Akash J. Patel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .
Bills through: Baylor College Of Medicine
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Aesculap | $2187 |
| Medtronic | $129 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $24 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $2053 |
| Food and Beverage | $306 |
Studies
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Akash J. Patel have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Akash J. Patel is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
Has Dr. Akash J. Patel affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Akash J. Patel is affiliated with CHI BAYLOR ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER.
What conditions does Dr. Akash J. Patel treat?
Dr. Akash J. Patel provides treatment for Appendicitis, Cervical Radiculopathy, Heart Disease, Paralysis, Quadriplegia, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Akash J. Patel accept insurance?
Dr. Akash J. Patel is listed in-network for 113 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, UnitedHealthcare, WellPoint. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Akash J. Patel?
Dr. Akash J. Patel's office is located at 7200 Cambridge Suite 9A; M/S: Bcm650 in Houston, TX 77030.