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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 and is board certified. 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 a 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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Santhekadur perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur 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. Santhekadur's office.
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
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Truman Medical Centers
UnitedHealthcare
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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 2
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 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
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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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