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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Kaya Patel is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (215) 955-2516.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kaya Patel 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. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-2516 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Patel in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Kaya Patel's Primary Practice
833 Chestnut St Ste 220
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-2516
What hospitals are Dr. Patel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 9 Procedures
Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 9 Procedures
Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PARanked General Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164085841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Kaya Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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 Dr. Kaya Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Dr. Kaya Patel accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kaya Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kaya Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (215) 955-2516 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kaya Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (215) 955-2516 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Patel's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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