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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kannan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Southfield, MI?
Dr. Latha Kannan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Southfield, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Kannan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kannan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kannan’s office at (734) 936-4566.
Where did Dr. Kannan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tirunelveli Medical Coll
What languages does Dr. Kannan speak?
Dr. Kannan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kannan typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kannan 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. Kannan. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kannan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Latha Kannan 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. Kannan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kannan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kannan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 936-4566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kannan accept in Southfield, MI?
Dr. Kannan in Southfield, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kannan's office located?
What is Dr. Kannan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kannan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528015427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kannan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kannan
What is Dr. Latha Kannan's specialty?
Dr. Kannan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Southfield, MI.
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. Latha Kannan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kannan is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Latha Kannan accepting new patients in Southfield, MI?
Yes, Dr. Latha Kannan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Latha Kannan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kannan's office at (734) 936-4566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Latha Kannan?
Please contact Dr. Kannan's office at (734) 936-4566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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