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Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn, MD

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pongruangporn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pongruangporn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pongruangporn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pongruangporn’s office at (502) 394-6470.

    Is Dr. Pongruangporn board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pongruangporn speak?

    Dr. Pongruangporn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pongruangporn typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pongruangporn 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. Pongruangporn. 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pongruangporn typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pongruangporn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pongruangporn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pongruangporn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 394-6470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pongruangporn accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Pongruangporn in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pongruangporn's office located?

    Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn's Primary Practice

    4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 103

    Louisville, KY 40241

    (502) 394-6470

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    Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn's Practice 2

    234 E Gray St Ste 768

    Louisville, KY 40202

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    Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn's Practice 3

    875 Pennsylvania Ave

    Bardstown, KY 40004

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    What is Dr. Pongruangporn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pongruangporn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801054838.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pongruangporn?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pongruangporn

    What is Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn's specialty?

    Dr. Pongruangporn is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Louisville, KY.

    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. Makhawadee Pongruangporn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pongruangporn is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Louisville, Norton 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Makhawadee Pongruangporn accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pongruangporn's office at (502) 394-6470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Makhawadee Pongruangporn?

    Please contact Dr. Pongruangporn's office at (502) 394-6470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn have?

    Dr. Makhawadee Pongruangporn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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