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Who is Dr. Vootukuri, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Shobha Vootukuri, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Vootukuri graduated from J J M Medical College and completed her residency at PCOM/Lankenau Medical Center Program. Dr. Vootukuri is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vootukuri’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vootukuri’s office at (225) 374-0082.
Where did Dr. Vootukuri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: PCOM/Lankenau Medical Center Program
Medical School: J J M Medical College | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
What languages does Dr. Vootukuri speak?
Dr. Vootukuri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Vootukuri treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vootukuri 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. Vootukuri. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vootukuri perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shobha Vootukuri 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. Vootukuri's office.
Does Dr. Vootukuri accept my insurance?
Dr. Vootukuri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-0082 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vootukuri accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Vootukuri in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vootukuri's office located?
Dr. Shobha Vootukuri's Primary Practice
5247 Didesse Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 374-0082
What is Dr. Vootukuri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vootukuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215263009.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vootukuri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vootukuri
What is Dr. Shobha Vootukuri's specialty?
Dr. Vootukuri is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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. Vootukuri to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shobha Vootukuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vootukuri is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake 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 Shobha Vootukuri accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Vootukuri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shobha Vootukuri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vootukuri's office at (225) 374-0082 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shobha Vootukuri?
Please contact Dr. Vootukuri's office at (225) 374-0082 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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