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Who is Dr. Kalava, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Sowmya Kalava, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Kalava is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalava’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalava’s office at (718) 334-2488.
What languages does Dr. Kalava speak?
Dr. Kalava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalava treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kalava 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. Kalava. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Which procedures does Dr. Kalava perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sowmya Kalava 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. Kalava's office.
Does Dr. Kalava accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-2488 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalava accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Kalava in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalava's office located?
What is Dr. Kalava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215497201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalava
What is Dr. Sowmya Kalava's specialty?
Dr. Kalava is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Elmhurst, NY.
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. Kalava to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sowmya Kalava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kalava is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bellevue Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sowmya Kalava accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sowmya Kalava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sowmya Kalava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalava's office at (718) 334-2488 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sowmya Kalava?
Please contact Dr. Kalava's office at (718) 334-2488 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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