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Dr. Bakri Kulla, MD

Norfolk, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kulla, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Bakri Kulla, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kulla is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kulla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kulla’s office at (757) 252-9040.

    What languages does Dr. Kulla speak?

    Dr. Kulla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kulla typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kulla 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. Kulla. 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:

    • 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    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:

    • 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. Kulla typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bakri Kulla may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kulla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kulla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 252-9040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kulla accept in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Kulla in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kulla's office located?

    Dr. Bakri Kulla's Primary Practice

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 710

    Norfolk, VA 23510

    (757) 252-9040

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    Dr. Bakri Kulla's Practice 2

    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 205

    Suffolk, VA 23434

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    What is Dr. Kulla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kulla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427434844.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulla?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulla

    What is Dr. Bakri Kulla's specialty?

    Dr. Kulla is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Norfolk, VA.

    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. Bakri Kulla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kulla is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Riverside Shore 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 Bakri Kulla accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Bakri Kulla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bakri Kulla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kulla's office at (757) 252-9040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bakri Kulla?

    Please contact Dr. Kulla's office at (757) 252-9040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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