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Who is Dr. Somayaji, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Bala Somayaji, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Somayaji graduated from Berhampur University and completed her residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga Program. Dr. Somayaji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Somayaji’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Somayaji’s office at (888) 220-6432.
Where did Dr. Somayaji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga Program
Medical School: Berhampur University
Is Dr. Somayaji board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bala Somayaji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Somayaji speak?
Dr. Somayaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Somayaji treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Somayaji 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. Somayaji. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left 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
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Somayaji perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bala Somayaji 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Somayaji's office.
Does Dr. Somayaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Somayaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 220-6432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Somayaji accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Somayaji in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Somayaji's office located?
Dr. Bala Somayaji's Primary Practice
200 NE 54th St Unit 111
Kansas City, MO 64118
(888) 220-6432
Dr. Bala Somayaji's Practice 2
2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 444-7977
Dr. Bala Somayaji's Practice 3
4601 W 109th St Ste 100
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 942-0540
What is Dr. Somayaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Somayaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407868268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Somayaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Somayaji
What is Dr. Bala Somayaji's specialty?
Dr. Somayaji is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kansas City, MO.
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. Somayaji to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bala Somayaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Somayaji is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Saint Luke's East Hospital 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
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Is Bala Somayaji accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Bala Somayaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bala Somayaji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Somayaji's office at (888) 220-6432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bala Somayaji?
Please contact Dr. Somayaji's office at (888) 220-6432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bala Somayaji have?
Dr. Bala Somayaji is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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