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Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD is a nephrologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in adult nephrology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, UT Health San Antonio, University Health, M REZA MIZANI MD PA and Methodist Hospital Texsan.
Methodist Hospital Texsan
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD graduated from University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Hurley Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Hurley Medical Center (2023)
Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, Galaxy Health Network, Coventry, Blue California, Trustmark , WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Superior Health Plan, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator, Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Zelis - Third Party Administrator, Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator, El Paso Health - CHIP, Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, OptumHealth - Transplant Network, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange), Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products), Entrust - Third Party Administrator, SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products), HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)), Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Interlink - Transplant Network, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator, Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Insurance Accepted, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, WebTPA - Third Party Administrator, International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO), LifeTrac - Transplant Network, 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children) and Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn.
According to our sources, Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ragi Hilal Bashir Philips, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$137
FARXIGA $125 |
LOKELMA $12 |
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Kerendia $125 |
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Rayaldee $16 |
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Dr. Ragi Philips practices hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult nephrology in San Antonio, TX. These areas are among his clinical interests: acid-base disorder, polycystic kidney disease, and kidney stones. Dr. Philips accepts several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry. He is a graduate of the University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine and a graduate of Hurley Medical Center's residency program. He is conversant in Arabic. Dr. Philips is professionally affiliated with Methodist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, and UT Health San Antonio. His practice in San Antonio, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
