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Dr. Sudhakar Mallela, MD

Riverside, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mallela, Infectious Disease Specialist in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Sudhakar Mallela, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Mallela completed his residency at Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Infectious Diseases; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mallela is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mallela’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mallela’s office at (951) 462-1306.

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

    • Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Infectious Diseases; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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

    Yes, Dr. Sudhakar Mallela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mallela speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

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

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

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of a Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Limb Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Limb Infection
    • Spreading Limb Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sudhakar Mallela may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mallela accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mallela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 462-1306 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mallela accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Mallela in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mallela's office located?

    Dr. Sudhakar Mallela's Primary Practice

    6885 Brockton Ave

    Riverside, CA 92506

    (951) 462-1306

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

    Dr. Mallela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851498729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mallela?

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

    What is Dr. Sudhakar Mallela's specialty?

    Dr. Mallela is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Riverside, 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. Sudhakar Mallela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mallela is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sudhakar Mallela accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sudhakar Mallela is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sudhakar Mallela offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mallela's office at (951) 462-1306 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sudhakar Mallela?

    Please contact Dr. Mallela's office at (951) 462-1306 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sudhakar Mallela have?

    Dr. Sudhakar Mallela is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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