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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Bandara is fluent in English and Sinhala; Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bandara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bandara’s office at (734) 402-0254.
Is Dr. Bandara board certified as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bandara typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bandara typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bandara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bandara accept my insurance?
Dr. Bandara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 402-0254 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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
(734) 402-0254
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.
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. Suresha Bandara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bandara is affiliated with Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Ascension Providence Hospital - Novi Campus, Dmc Huron Valley-Sinai 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 (734) 402-0254 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 (734) 402-0254 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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