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Who is Dr. Bai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Poonam Bai is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA. Dr. Bai is fluent in English, Hindi, Sindhi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bai’s office at (717) 531-5638.
What languages does Dr. Bai speak?
Dr. Bai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Sindhi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bai typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bai 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. Bai. 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:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bai typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Poonam Bai 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. Bai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bai accept my insurance?
Dr. Bai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 531-5638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bai accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Bai in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Vermont
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Bai's office located?
What is Dr. Bai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023503604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bai
What is Dr. Poonam Bai's specialty?
Dr. Bai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hershey, PA.
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. Poonam Bai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bai is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Wellspan York Hospital, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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 Poonam Bai accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Poonam Bai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poonam Bai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bai's office at (717) 531-5638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poonam Bai?
Please contact Dr. Bai's office at (717) 531-5638 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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