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Who is Dr. Varghese, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Anita Varghese, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Varghese graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Varghese is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varghese’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varghese’s office at (484) 628-0028.
Where did Dr. Varghese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Varghese speak?
Dr. Varghese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Varghese treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Varghese 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. Varghese. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Which procedures does Dr. Varghese perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anita Varghese 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. Varghese's office.
Does Dr. Varghese accept my insurance?
Dr. Varghese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-0028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varghese accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Varghese in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Pennsylvania
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Varghese's office located?
Dr. Anita Varghese's Primary Practice
301 S 7th Ave Ste 120
West Reading, PA 19611
(484) 628-0028
Dr. Anita Varghese's Practice 3
4143 Richmond Ave Ste 1
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 966-5556
What is Dr. Varghese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194152710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varghese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varghese
What is Dr. Anita Varghese's specialty?
Dr. Varghese is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Reading, PA.
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. Varghese to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Anita Varghese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varghese is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Phoenixville 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
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Is Anita Varghese accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Anita Varghese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anita Varghese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (484) 628-0028 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anita Varghese?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (484) 628-0028 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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