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Who is Dr. Gajjala, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jhansi Gajjala, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gajjala graduated from Guntur Medical College and completed her residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Gajjala is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gajjala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gajjala’s office.
Where did Dr. Gajjala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: Guntur Medical College
Is Dr. Gajjala board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jhansi Gajjala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gajjala speak?
Dr. Gajjala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Gajjala treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gajjala 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. Gajjala. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Other Preventive Measures Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- Other prophylactic care
- Specific preventive treatments
- Additional preventive health measures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gajjala perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jhansi Gajjala 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. Gajjala's office.
Does Dr. Gajjala accept my insurance?
Dr. Gajjala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gajjala accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Gajjala in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gajjala's office located?
What is Dr. Gajjala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gajjala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548437106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gajjala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gajjala
What is Dr. Jhansi Gajjala's specialty?
Dr. Gajjala is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
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. Gajjala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jhansi Gajjala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gajjala is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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Is Jhansi Gajjala accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Jhansi Gajjala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jhansi Gajjala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gajjala's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jhansi Gajjala?
Please contact Dr. Gajjala's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jhansi Gajjala have?
Dr. Jhansi Gajjala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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