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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrestha, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Prakash Shrestha, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shrestha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrestha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrestha’s office at (806) 725-7150.
What languages does Dr. Shrestha speak?
Dr. Shrestha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shrestha treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha. 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.
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Shrestha perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prakash Shrestha 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shrestha's office.
Does Dr. Shrestha accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrestha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 725-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrestha accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Shrestha in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shrestha's office located?
What is Dr. Shrestha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346472206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrestha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrestha
What is Dr. Prakash Shrestha's specialty?
Dr. Shrestha is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lubbock, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Shrestha to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Prakash Shrestha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Prakash Shrestha accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Shrestha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prakash Shrestha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (806) 725-7150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prakash Shrestha?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (806) 725-7150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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