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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pingili, Infectious Disease Specialist in Pineville, LA?
Dr. Chandra Pingili, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Pineville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pingili is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pingili’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pingili’s office at (917) 373-9571.
Is Dr. Pingili board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chandra Pingili, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pingili speak?
Dr. Pingili and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pingili typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pingili 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. Pingili. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pingili typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chandra Pingili 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. Pingili's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pingili accept my insurance?
Dr. Pingili accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 373-9571 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pingili accept in Pineville, LA?
Dr. Pingili in Pineville, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pingili's office located?
Dr. Chandra Pingili's Primary Practice
213 Hospital Blvd # I
Pineville, LA 71360
(917) 373-9571
What is Dr. Pingili's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pingili's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063734069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pingili?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pingili
What is Dr. Chandra Pingili's specialty?
Dr. Pingili is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Pineville, LA.
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. Chandra Pingili affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pingili is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton 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 Chandra Pingili accepting new patients in Pineville, LA?
Yes, Dr. Chandra Pingili is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chandra Pingili offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pingili's office at (917) 373-9571 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chandra Pingili?
Please contact Dr. Pingili's office at (917) 373-9571 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chandra Pingili have?
Dr. Chandra Pingili is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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