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Accepting patients
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 with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kafle is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kafle’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kafle typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kafle typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kafle performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kafle's office located?
4c Riverside Infectious Disease Specialists
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.
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. Prakash Kafle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kafle is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General 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 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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Connect with DR. Kafle
4c Riverside Infectious Disease Specialists
12420 Warwick Blvd Ste 4C
Newport News, VA 23606