20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santhekadur, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ellicott City, MD?
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Santhekadur typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Santhekadur typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 contact the office 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Riverside Health
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Santhekadur's office located?
Dr. Prashanth Santhekadur's Practice 2
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 209
Columbia, MD 21044
What hospitals are Dr. Santhekadur affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Santhekadur has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Santhekadur's NPI number?A 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?
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.