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Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponnapalli, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Ponnapalli graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Ponnapalli is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnapalli’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnapalli’s office at (212) 241-7968.

    Where did Dr. Ponnapalli go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Ponnapalli board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ponnapalli speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ponnapalli typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ponnapalli 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. Ponnapalli. 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:

    • 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Rapid Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86071: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ponnapalli typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ponnapalli's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ponnapalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponnapalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-7968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnapalli accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ponnapalli in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ponnapalli's office located?

    Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli's Primary Practice

    17 E 102nd St

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-7968

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

    Dr. Ponnapalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821068495.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnapalli?

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

    What is Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli's specialty?

    Dr. Ponnapalli is an Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.

    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. Madhavi Ponnapalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponnapalli is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Bronxcare Health System, Mount Sinai Queens 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. Madhavi Ponnapalli accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnapalli's office at (212) 241-7968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnapalli's office at (212) 241-7968 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ponnapalli's office located?

    Dr. Ponnapalli's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli have?

    Dr. Madhavi Ponnapalli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.