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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. Dr. Palraj is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palraj’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palraj typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palraj typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Palraj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Palraj's office located?
Dr. Bharath Raj Palraj's Primary Practice
800 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0940
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Black River Memorial Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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