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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thapa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Priyenka Thapa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Thapa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thapa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thapa’s office at (501) 661-0037.
What languages does Dr. Thapa speak?
Dr. Thapa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thapa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thapa 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. Thapa. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thapa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thapa 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. Thapa. 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:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Does Dr. Thapa accept my insurance?
Dr. Thapa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 661-0037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thapa accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Thapa in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thapa's office located?
Dr. Priyenka Thapa's Primary Practice
1 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 160
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-0037
What is Dr. Thapa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thapa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023471885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thapa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thapa
What is Dr. Priyenka Thapa's specialty?
Dr. Thapa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Little Rock, AR.
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. Priyenka Thapa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thapa is affiliated with Chi St. Vincent Infirmary, Chi St. Vincent Hot Springs 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Priyenka Thapa accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Priyenka Thapa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priyenka Thapa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thapa's office at (501) 661-0037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priyenka Thapa?
Please contact Dr. Thapa's office at (501) 661-0037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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