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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rapaka, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Samuel Rapaka, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rapaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rapaka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rapaka’s office at (202) 444-0086.
What languages does Dr. Rapaka speak?
Dr. Rapaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rapaka typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rapaka 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. Rapaka. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rapaka typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Rapaka 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. Rapaka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rapaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Rapaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-0086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rapaka accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Rapaka in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rapaka's office located?
Dr. Samuel Rapaka's Primary Practice
3007 Tilden St NW Ste 5N
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 444-0086
What is Dr. Rapaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rapaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760976492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rapaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rapaka
What is Dr. Samuel Rapaka's specialty?
Dr. Rapaka is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
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. Samuel Rapaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rapaka is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Medstar Union Memorial 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 Samuel Rapaka accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Rapaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Rapaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rapaka's office at (202) 444-0086 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Rapaka?
Please contact Dr. Rapaka's office at (202) 444-0086 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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