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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chengappa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chengappa graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Chengappa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chengappa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chengappa’s office at (410) 573-9511.
Where did Dr. Chengappa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chengappa speak?
Dr. Chengappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chengappa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chengappa 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. Chengappa. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chengappa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa 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. Chengappa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chengappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Chengappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 573-9511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chengappa accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Chengappa in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chengappa's office located?
Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa's Primary Practice
1127 West St Ste 105
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 573-9511
Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa's Practice 2
49 Old Solomons Island Rd Ste 104
Annapolis, MD 21401
What is Dr. Chengappa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chengappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790829729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chengappa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chengappa
What is Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa's specialty?
Dr. Chengappa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Annapolis, MD.
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. Kambayanda Chengappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chengappa is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kambayanda Chengappa accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?
Yes, Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kambayanda Chengappa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chengappa's office at (410) 573-9511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kambayanda Chengappa?
Please contact Dr. Chengappa's office at (410) 573-9511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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