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19 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Buchupalli, Infectious Disease Specialist in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Deepika Buchupalli, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Buchupalli completed her residency at Presence Resurrection Medical Center Program. Dr. Buchupalli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchupalli’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchupalli’s office at (815) 726-1818.
Where did Dr. Buchupalli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Presence Resurrection Medical Center Program
Medical School: Thanjavur Medical College,Thanjavur,India
Is Dr. Buchupalli board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Deepika Buchupalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buchupalli speak?
Dr. Buchupalli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buchupalli treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Buchupalli 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. Buchupalli. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J156: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97519: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Buchupalli perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Deepika Buchupalli 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buchupalli's office.
Does Dr. Buchupalli accept my insurance?
Dr. Buchupalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 726-1818 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchupalli accept in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Buchupalli in Joliet, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Buchupalli's office located?
Dr. Deepika Buchupalli's Primary Practice
1051 Essington Rd Ste 210
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 726-1818
What is Dr. Buchupalli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buchupalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306000484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchupalli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buchupalli
What is Dr. Deepika Buchupalli's specialty?
Dr. Buchupalli is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Joliet, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Buchupalli to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deepika Buchupalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buchupalli is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Deepika Buchupalli accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?
Yes, Dr. Deepika Buchupalli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deepika Buchupalli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buchupalli's office at (815) 726-1818 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deepika Buchupalli?
Please contact Dr. Buchupalli's office at (815) 726-1818 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deepika Buchupalli have?
Dr. Deepika Buchupalli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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