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Who is Dr. Vekariya, Infectious Disease Specialist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vekariya graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India and completed his residency at HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Vekariya is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vekariya’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vekariya’s office at (321) 622-8730.
Where did Dr. Vekariya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
What languages does Dr. Vekariya speak?
Dr. Vekariya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Vekariya treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vekariya 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. Vekariya. 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:
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- E. Coli Infection
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
- K. pneumoniae Infection
- Klebsiella Infection
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B961: Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Vekariya perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya 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. Vekariya's office.
Does Dr. Vekariya accept my insurance?
Dr. Vekariya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 622-8730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vekariya accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Vekariya in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Health First Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vekariya's office located?
Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya's Primary Practice
1301 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 108
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 622-8730
What is Dr. Vekariya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vekariya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104166339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vekariya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vekariya
What is Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya's specialty?
Dr. Vekariya is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Melbourne, FL.
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. Vekariya to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vekariya is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Palm Bay Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center. 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 Bhaveshkumar Vekariya accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhaveshkumar Vekariya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vekariya's office at (321) 622-8730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhaveshkumar Vekariya?
Please contact Dr. Vekariya's office at (321) 622-8730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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