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Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

1504 Taub Loop Btgh
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 873-2468

Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, St. Luke's Health and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX.

Office Locations

Address:

1504 Taub Loop Btgh
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	13
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	58
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	46
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

doctor visit	12

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14
pulmonary testing	59

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14
pulmonary testing	20

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	15
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
pulmonary testing	19

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	58
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	21
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	11
catheterization	11
doctor visit	17
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
pulmonary testing	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD.

**Gender**
Female	40
Male	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	12
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. She completed residency at Interfaith Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Residency: Interfaith Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dharani Kumari Narendra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

St. Luke's Health

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,255 DUPIXENT $1,068	$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$370 OFEV $251	$119
Celgene Corporation	$82 Abraxane $82
Boston Scientific Corporation	$20 GENERAL PULMONARY $20
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$15 TARCEVA $15
Other	$36 Adempas $12	$24

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,068
Food and Beverage	$710

Biography

Dr. Dharani Narendra specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. She has indicated that her clinical interests include intensive care and lung issues. Her professional affiliations include St. Luke's Health and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Narendra's practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by St. Luke's Health. After completing medical school at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, she performed her residency at Interfaith Medical Center.