Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kappagoda, Infectious Disease Specialist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kappagoda is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kappagoda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kappagoda’s office at (650) 736-5200.
What languages does Dr. Kappagoda speak?
Dr. Kappagoda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kappagoda typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kappagoda 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. Kappagoda. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kappagoda typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda 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. Kappagoda's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kappagoda accept my insurance?
Dr. Kappagoda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kappagoda accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Kappagoda in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kappagoda's office located?
Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda's Primary Practice
170 Alameda de las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 736-5200
What is Dr. Kappagoda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kappagoda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720195381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kappagoda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kappagoda
What is Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda's specialty?
Dr. Kappagoda is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Redwood City, 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. Shanthi Kappagoda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kappagoda is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Shanthi Kappagoda accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kappagoda's office at (650) 736-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shanthi Kappagoda?
Please contact Dr. Kappagoda's office at (650) 736-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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