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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kafle, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Prakash Kafle, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kafle is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kafle’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kafle’s office at (757) 596-7115.
Is Dr. Kafle board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Kafle, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kafle speak?
Dr. Kafle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Nepali
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Kafle treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kafle 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. Kafle. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Infection from a spinal implant
- Fractures
- Infected spinal hardware
- Spine implant infection
- Inflammation from spinal fusion device
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8463XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of spine, subsequent encounter
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Which procedures does Dr. Kafle perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prakash Kafle 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. Kafle's office.
Does Dr. Kafle accept my insurance?
Dr. Kafle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 596-7115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kafle accept in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Kafle in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kafle's office located?
Dr. Prakash Kafle's Primary Practice
12420 Warwick Blvd Ste 4C
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 596-7115
What is Dr. Kafle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kafle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073746897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kafle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kafle
What is Dr. Prakash Kafle's specialty?
Dr. Kafle is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newport News, VA.
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. Kafle to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Prakash Kafle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kafle is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Prakash Kafle accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Kafle is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prakash Kafle offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kafle's office at (757) 596-7115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prakash Kafle?
Please contact Dr. Kafle's office at (757) 596-7115 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prakash Kafle have?
Dr. Prakash Kafle is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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