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Dr. Shobha Vootukuri, MD

Dr. Shobha Vootukuri, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vootukuri typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vootukuri typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shobha Vootukuri may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vootukuri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    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.

    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. Shobha Vootukuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vootukuri is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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