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Who is Dr. Kariyawasam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kariyawasam completed her residency at Danbury Hospital. Dr. Kariyawasam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kariyawasam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kariyawasam’s office at (352) 294-5481.
Where did Dr. Kariyawasam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Florida
Residency: Danbury Hospital
Medical School: University of Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka
What languages does Dr. Kariyawasam speak?
Dr. Kariyawasam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kariyawasam treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kariyawasam 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. Kariyawasam. 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.
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Kariyawasam perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kariyawasam's office.
Does Dr. Kariyawasam accept my insurance?
Dr. Kariyawasam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 294-5481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kariyawasam accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Kariyawasam in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Centene
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kariyawasam's office located?
Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 294-5481
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Gainesville, FL 32610
What is Dr. Kariyawasam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kariyawasam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134560295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kariyawasam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kariyawasam
What is Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam's specialty?
Dr. Kariyawasam is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Kariyawasam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kariyawasam 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Vidhu Kariyawasam accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vidhu Kariyawasam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kariyawasam's office at (352) 294-5481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vidhu Kariyawasam?
Please contact Dr. Kariyawasam's office at (352) 294-5481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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