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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanasi-Bhola, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Sanasi-Bhola completed her residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Sanasi-Bhola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanasi-Bhola’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanasi-Bhola’s office at (803) 434-6430.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sanasi-Bhola?
Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sanasi-Bhola empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in AIDS/HIV in Women, HIV, LGBTQ+ Health, Women's Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbia, SC community, Dr. Sanasi-Bhola is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sanasi-Bhola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
What languages does Dr. Sanasi-Bhola speak?
Dr. Sanasi-Bhola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sanasi-Bhola typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sanasi-Bhola 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. Sanasi-Bhola. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sanasi-Bhola typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola 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
Please contact Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanasi-Bhola accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanasi-Bhola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanasi-Bhola accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Sanasi-Bhola in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's office located?
Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola's Primary Practice
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-6430
What is Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316178213.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanasi-Bhola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanasi-Bhola
What is Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola's specialty?
Dr. Sanasi-Bhola is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbia, SC.
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. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanasi-Bhola is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist 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 Kamla Sanasi-Bhola accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's office at (803) 434-6430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kamla Sanasi-Bhola?
Please contact Dr. Sanasi-Bhola's office at (803) 434-6430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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