Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
The term obesity is defined as excess body fat. It increases the chances of most of your health conditions occurring such as heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea. ICD-10 code E66.9 is applied by doctors in cases of obesity when the particular cause is determined. But simply put, obesity is the weight above what is good in your height. The CDC estimates that in the U.S., 1 out of 3 adults is afflicted.
The history of your medical and family status, the lifestyle, any medications, and a specific physical examination to determine the contributing risks.
Accurate BMI, waist circumference and total body weight measurements to differentiate the degree of obesity (Class 1-3).
Blood analysis to check metabolic and hormone profiles ( thyroid, insulin, lipids ) and xrays as needed.
Proper documentation of codes (i.e. E66.9) in insurance and a tailor-made treatment plan with lifestyle, medications, or procedures.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
An amalgamation of diet, lack of activity and genes.
BMI of 40 or above or 100 and above over the ideal weight.
E66.9 is used for general obesity. There are other codes of related conditions.
Yes. Through the appropriate plan, numerous patients will slim and feel healthy.
Yes. Our services involve lifestyle training, pharmaceutical, and endoscopy.
The changes are noticed by most of the patients in a few weeks. Full results may take months.
It depends on your plan. Our department assists with you regarding checking your benefits and any pre-authorizations that you may have.
Yes. Dr. Chadha adheres to the science-based, safe care plans according to each patient.
Yes. The frequent check-ins make you stay on track and make some changes to get maximum improvement.
The first appointment that you have with Dr. Rishi Chadha in Houston is scheduled by calling our office.
