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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santhekadur, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ellicott City, MD?
Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ellicott City, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Santhekadur is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santhekadur’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santhekadur’s office at (410) 418-8550.
Where did Dr. Santhekadur go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sri Devaraj Urs Med Coll, Bangalore University, Kolar, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Santhekadur speak?
Dr. Santhekadur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Santhekadur treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Santhekadur 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. Santhekadur. 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:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Ulcer
- Stasis Ulcer
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. Santhekadur perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Santhekadur performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Santhekadur. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Santhekadur accept my insurance?
Dr. Santhekadur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 418-8550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santhekadur accept in Ellicott City, MD?
Dr. Santhekadur in Ellicott City, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hewlett-Packard
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Santhekadur's office located?
Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur's Primary Practice
2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 102
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 418-8550
Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur's Practice 3
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 209
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 884-1311
What is Dr. Santhekadur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santhekadur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780706820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santhekadur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santhekadur
What is Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur's specialty?
Dr. Santhekadur is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ellicott City, MD.
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. Santhekadur to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santhekadur is affiliated with Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, MedStar Harbor 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
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Is Prashanth Santhekadur accepting new patients in Ellicott City, MD?
Yes, Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santhekadur's office at (410) 418-8550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashanth Santhekadur?
Please contact Dr. Santhekadur's office at (410) 418-8550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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