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Who is Dr. Hemachandra, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Sonali Hemachandra, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hemachandra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hemachandra’s office at (303) 425-9245.
Is Dr. Hemachandra board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sonali Hemachandra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hemachandra speak?
Dr. Hemachandra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hemachandra typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hemachandra 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. Hemachandra. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hemachandra typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sonali Hemachandra 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. Hemachandra's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hemachandra accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Hemachandra's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Hemachandra's office located?
Dr. Sonali Hemachandra's Primary Practice
3885 Upham St Ste 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 425-9245
What is Dr. Hemachandra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hemachandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063578516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hemachandra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hemachandra
What is Dr. Sonali Hemachandra's specialty?
Dr. Hemachandra is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO.
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. Sonali Hemachandra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hemachandra is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sonali Hemachandra accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. Sonali Hemachandra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonali Hemachandra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hemachandra's office at (303) 425-9245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonali Hemachandra?
Please contact Dr. Hemachandra's office at (303) 425-9245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sonali Hemachandra have?
Dr. Sonali Hemachandra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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