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Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2011)

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), ankle problems, overuse injuries, and more.

2600 North Loop West Suite 100
Houston, TX 77092

(713) 650-6900

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Orthopaedic Associates, LLP, ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES LLP and HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

111 Vision Park Boulevard Suite 260
Shenandoah, TX 77384

(281) 358-4145

(833) 451-2204

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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood HCA Houston Healthcare West

18885 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094

(281) 829-2000

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215 Kingwood Executive Drive Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

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Memorial Hermann

2600 North Loop West Suite 100
Houston, TX 77092

(713) 650-6900

(833) 451-2206

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Some issues Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“"Dr. Abbasi with Inspired Spine Health has done more OLLIF procedures than any other surgeon in the country," said Dr. Kaku Barkoh.”—"The Summit Spine Institute Hosts Surgeons for Demonstration of Innovative, Minimally-Invasive Spine Techniques", KTLA 5, March 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2013, Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2018 were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	237
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
spinal procedures	91
X-rays	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2019 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	236
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	124
X-rays	89

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	327
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	205
X-rays	156

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	408
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	286
X-rays	230

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	217
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	111
X-rays	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	99
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	4
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	6
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2011. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2011)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Orthopaedic Associates, LLP

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES LLP

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood HCA Houston Healthcare West

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Spinal Simplicity, LLC	$29,526 HA MINUTEMAN G3-R $28,332	$1,194
Abbott Laboratories	$18,972 PROCLAIM $18,452	ETERNA $335	Penta $135	Octrode $38	Prodigy $13
Amplify Surgical, Inc.	$15,697 dualX $15,697
DeGen Medical, Inc.	$6,471 Cervical Stand Alone $1,050	$5,421
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.	$4,066 TILOCK $4,066
Other	$20,532 MAGNETOS $1,930	Excelsius GPS $1,352	ELSA $1,101	TLIF $1,004	ACTIVL $916	Other $14,228

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$27,780
Consulting Fee	$24,446
Education	$17,208
Food and Beverage	$17,116
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,715

Biography

Dr. Kaku Barkoh's medical specialty is spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Barkoh include concussion, hip replacement, and overuse injuries. He most likely takes WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Barkoh attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Barkoh has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Memorial Hermann.