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Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj, MD

La Crosse, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palraj, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Crosse, WI?

    Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in La Crosse, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palraj is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palraj’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palraj’s office at (608) 785-0940.

    Is Dr. Palraj board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Palraj speak?

    Dr. Palraj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Palraj treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Palraj diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Palraj. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
    • Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
    • NTM Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
    • A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Palraj perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Palraj accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palraj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 785-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palraj accept in La Crosse, WI?

    Dr. Palraj in La Crosse, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • American Public Life

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Palraj's office located?

    Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj's Primary Practice

    700 West Ave S

    La Crosse, WI 54601

    (608) 785-0940

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    Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj's Practice 2

    310 W Main St

    Sparta, WI 54656

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    Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj's Practice 3

    1400 Bellinger St

    Eau Claire, WI 54703

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    What is Dr. Palraj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Palraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225203201.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palraj?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palraj

    What is Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj's specialty?

    Dr. Palraj is a Infectious Disease Specialist near La Crosse, WI.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Palraj to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palraj is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System In La Crosse which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Bharath Raj Palraj accepting new patients in La Crosse, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palraj's office at (608) 785-0940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bharath Raj Palraj?

    Please contact Dr. Palraj's office at (608) 785-0940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj have?

    Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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