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Who is Dr. Singh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Sunita Singh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at Temple University Hospital. She is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Society of Microbiology. Dr. Singh is fluent in English, French, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singh’s office at (831) 475-8834.
Where did Dr. Singh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (academic affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY) | St Luke's Med Center
Residency: Temple University Hospital | Temple University Hospital
Medical School: Rutgers
Is Dr. Singh board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sunita Singh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Singh speak?
Dr. Singh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Singh treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Singh 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. Singh. 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Shock
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Brain Infection
- Cerebral Abscess
- Intracranial Granuloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G060: Intracranial abscess and granuloma
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Neck Abscess
- Abscess
- Skin Abscess on Neck
- Neck Boil
- Cervical Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0211: Cutaneous abscess of neck
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Which procedures does Dr. Singh perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sunita Singh 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. Singh's office.
Does Dr. Singh accept my insurance?
Dr. Singh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-8834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Singh accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Singh in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Singh's office located?
Dr. Sunita Singh's Primary Practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 411
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 475-8834
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Society of Microbiology
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What is Dr. Singh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Singh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649508581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Singh
What is Dr. Sunita Singh's specialty?
Dr. Singh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.
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. Singh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sunita Singh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Singh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Sunita Singh accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sunita Singh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunita Singh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (831) 475-8834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunita Singh?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (831) 475-8834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sunita Singh have?
Dr. Sunita Singh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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