Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kariyawasam typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kariyawasam typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kariyawasam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Capital Health Plan
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kariyawasam's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 294-5481
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.
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. Vidhu Kariyawasam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kariyawasam is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Hca Florida North Florida 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 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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Connect with DR. Kariyawasam
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610