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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kollu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Vidya Kollu, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kollu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kollu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kollu’s office at (810) 342-5800.
Is Dr. Kollu board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vidya Kollu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kollu speak?
Dr. Kollu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kollu typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kollu 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. Kollu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kollu typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vidya Kollu 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. Kollu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kollu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kollu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 342-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kollu accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Kollu in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kollu's office located?
Dr. Vidya Kollu's Primary Practice
500 NW 43rd St Ste 1
Gainesville, FL 32607
(810) 342-5800
What is Dr. Kollu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kollu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003048687.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kollu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kollu
What is Dr. Vidya Kollu's specialty?
Dr. Kollu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
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. Vidya Kollu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kollu is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, Hca Florida North Florida 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 Vidya Kollu accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Vidya Kollu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vidya Kollu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kollu's office at (810) 342-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vidya Kollu?
Please contact Dr. Kollu's office at (810) 342-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vidya Kollu have?
Dr. Vidya Kollu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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