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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meraj, Infectious Disease Specialist in Belleville, IL?
Dr. Sumbul Meraj, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Belleville, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Meraj is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meraj’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meraj’s office at (636) 925-0900.
What languages does Dr. Meraj speak?
Dr. Meraj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Meraj typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Meraj 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. Meraj. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Meraj typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sumbul Meraj 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. Meraj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Meraj accept my insurance?
Dr. Meraj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 925-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meraj accept in Belleville, IL?
Dr. Meraj in Belleville, IL 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Meraj's office located?
Dr. Sumbul Meraj's Primary Practice
4600 Memorial Dr Ste 200
Belleville, IL 62226
(636) 925-0900
What is Dr. Meraj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285931261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meraj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meraj
What is Dr. Sumbul Meraj's specialty?
Dr. Meraj is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Belleville, IL.
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. Sumbul Meraj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meraj is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Hshs St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Christian Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis 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 Sumbul Meraj accepting new patients in Belleville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sumbul Meraj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sumbul Meraj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meraj's office at (636) 925-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sumbul Meraj?
Please contact Dr. Meraj's office at (636) 925-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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