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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bandara, Infectious Disease Specialist in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Suresha Bandara, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Pontiac, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bandara is fluent in English, Sinhala, and Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bandara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bandara’s office at (248) 212-0678.
Is Dr. Bandara board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Suresha Bandara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bandara speak?
Dr. Bandara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala
Sinhalese
What conditions does Dr. Bandara treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bandara 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. Bandara. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Bandara perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Suresha Bandara 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. Bandara's office.
Does Dr. Bandara accept my insurance?
Dr. Bandara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 212-0678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bandara accept in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Bandara in Pontiac, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bandara's office located?
Dr. Suresha Bandara's Primary Practice
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 101
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 212-0678
What is Dr. Bandara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bandara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841457454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bandara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bandara
What is Dr. Suresha Bandara's specialty?
Dr. Bandara is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Pontiac, MI.
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. Bandara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Suresha Bandara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bandara is affiliated with Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital, Trinity Health Oakland 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Suresha Bandara accepting new patients in Pontiac, MI?
Yes, Dr. Suresha Bandara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suresha Bandara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bandara's office at (248) 212-0678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suresha Bandara?
Please contact Dr. Bandara's office at (248) 212-0678 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Suresha Bandara have?
Dr. Suresha Bandara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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