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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prabaker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kavitha Prabaker, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Prabaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prabaker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prabaker’s office at (720) 848-0000.
Is Dr. Prabaker board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Prabaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prabaker speak?
Dr. Prabaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Prabaker typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Prabaker 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. Prabaker. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Prabaker typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kavitha Prabaker 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. Prabaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prabaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Prabaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prabaker accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Prabaker in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Prabaker's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Prabaker's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(720) 848-0000
What is Dr. Prabaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prabaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366601007.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prabaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prabaker
What is Dr. Kavitha Prabaker's specialty?
Dr. Prabaker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.
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. Kavitha Prabaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prabaker is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Kavitha Prabaker accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Prabaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Prabaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prabaker's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Prabaker?
Please contact Dr. Prabaker's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Prabaker have?
Dr. Kavitha Prabaker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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