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Dr. Neelambari Kerkar, MD

Newark, DE

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kerkar, Internist in Newark, DE?

    Dr. Neelambari Kerkar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Kerkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerkar’s office at (410) 398-4000.

    Is Dr. Kerkar board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Neelambari Kerkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kerkar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Marathi

    What conditions does Dr. Kerkar treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kerkar 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. Kerkar. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Kerkar perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Neelambari Kerkar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kerkar's office.

    Does Dr. Kerkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kerkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 398-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kerkar accept in Newark, DE?

    Dr. Kerkar in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Kerkar's office located?

    Dr. Neelambari Kerkar's Primary Practice

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd

    Newark, DE 19718

    (410) 398-4000

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    Dr. Neelambari Kerkar's Practice 2

    640 S State St

    Dover, DE 19901

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    Dr. Neelambari Kerkar's Practice 3

    501 W 14th St

    Wilmington, DE 19801

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

    Dr. Kerkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336303023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerkar?

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

    What is Dr. Neelambari Kerkar's specialty?

    Dr. Kerkar is a Internist near Newark, DE.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Kerkar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Neelambari Kerkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kerkar is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University 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 Internist?

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    Is Neelambari Kerkar accepting new patients in Newark, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Neelambari Kerkar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neelambari Kerkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kerkar's office at (410) 398-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Neelambari Kerkar?

    Please contact Dr. Kerkar's office at (410) 398-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Neelambari Kerkar have?

    Dr. Neelambari Kerkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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