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Who is Dr. Sekar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. She is board certified. Dr. Sekar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekar’s office at (319) 356-1616.
Is Dr. Sekar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sekar speak?
Dr. Sekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sekar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sekar 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. Sekar. 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:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sekar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Poorani Sekar 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. Sekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekar accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Sekar in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Sekar's office located?
What is Dr. Sekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740441807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekar
What is Dr. Poorani Sekar's specialty?
Dr. Sekar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Iowa City, IA.
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. Poorani Sekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sekar is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, Unitypoint Health-Allen Hospital, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids 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 Poorani Sekar accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Poorani Sekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poorani Sekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poorani Sekar?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Poorani Sekar have?
Dr. Poorani Sekar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Sekar
Uihc- Section Of Infectious Disease
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242