SP
29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puttagunta, Infectious Disease Specialist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Puttagunta is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puttagunta’s office at (203) 709-5752.
What languages does Dr. Puttagunta speak?
Dr. Puttagunta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Puttagunta treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Puttagunta 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. Puttagunta. 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Puttagunta perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta 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. Puttagunta's office.
Does Dr. Puttagunta accept my insurance?
Dr. Puttagunta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 709-5752 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puttagunta accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Puttagunta in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of Connecticut
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Where is Dr. Puttagunta's office located?
Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta's Primary Practice
133 Scovill St Ste 207
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 709-5752
What is Dr. Puttagunta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puttagunta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306969282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puttagunta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puttagunta
What is Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta's specialty?
Dr. Puttagunta is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Waterbury, CT.
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. Puttagunta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puttagunta is affiliated with Hartford 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Sailaja Puttagunta accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sailaja Puttagunta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puttagunta's office at (203) 709-5752 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sailaja Puttagunta?
Please contact Dr. Puttagunta's office at (203) 709-5752 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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