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Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal cancer, sclerotherapy, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

1740 W 27th Street Suite 185
Houston, TX 77008

(832) 708-2285

Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast.

Office Locations

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

1140 Westmount Drive Suite 350
Houston, TX 77015

(713) 450-3333

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1485 Fm 1960 Bypass Road East Suite 260
Humble, TX 77338

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Memorial Hermann

1740 W 27th Street Suite 185
Houston, TX 77008

(832) 708-2285

(832) 708-2274

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17903 W Lake Houston Parkway Suite 103
Humble, TX 77346

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Memorial Hermann

18220 Tomball Parkway Suite 310
Houston, TX 77070

(281) 900-7641

(713) 970-6639

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Memorial Hermann

855 Rollingbrook Drive Suite 125
Baytown, TX 77521

(281) 420-9500

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	88
catheterization	88
diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	399
gastrointestinal procedures	592
hospital care	418
inpatient care	418
lab tests	278
minimally invasive procedures	592
preventive care	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	37
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	405
gastrointestinal procedures	333
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
lab tests	164
minimally invasive procedures	333
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	210

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	51
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	410
gastrointestinal procedures	334
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
lab tests	247
minimally invasive procedures	334
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	27
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	374
gastrointestinal procedures	332
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	332
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	248
Hispanic	188
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	70
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	349
doctor visit	600
gastrointestinal procedures	443
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	443
preventive care	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	349

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	44
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	234
doctor visit	461
gastrointestinal procedures	291
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	291
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	234

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	27
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	211
doctor visit	473
gastrointestinal procedures	230
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	30
minimally invasive procedures	230
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	211

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	20
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	465
gastrointestinal procedures	233
minimally invasive procedures	233
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	14
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	327
gastrointestinal procedures	167
minimally invasive procedures	167
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	303
gastrointestinal procedures	165
lab tests	19
minimally invasive procedures	165
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	141

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	256
gastrointestinal procedures	141
lab tests	102
minimally invasive procedures	141
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	249
gastrointestinal procedures	125
lab tests	94
minimally invasive procedures	125
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	39
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	393
gastrointestinal procedures	282
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
lab tests	112
minimally invasive procedures	282
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	74
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (1992)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

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. Darshan P. Anandu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
RedHill Biopharma Inc.	$1,691 TALICIA $1,553	talicia $70	MOVANTIK $34	AEMCOLO $34
AbbVie Inc.	$1,235 Mavyret $748	Creon $338	LINZESS $148
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,212 Mavyret $599	Viekira $385	Moderiba $72	Technivie $23	Humira $17	Other $116
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$882 Epclusa $119	Livdelzi $108	$654
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$820 XIFAXAN $497	Trulance $283	XIFIXAN $41
Other	$5,958 ZEPOSIA $1,084	LINZESS $319	Epclusa $249	SUPREP $225	AMITIZA $197	Other $3,884

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,455
Consulting Fee	$1,320
Gift	$23

Research Payments

Dr. Darshan P. Anandu, MD has received 51 research payments totaling $128,755.

Biography

Dr. Darshan Anandu's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Anandu's clinical interests include esophageal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutritional deficiencies. He accepts WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Anandu (or staff) speaks Hindi. In addition, he offers interpreting services for Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Anandu is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital and HCA Houston Healthcare. According to Memorial Hermann, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.