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Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nagarakanti, Infectious Disease Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ. She is board certified. Dr. Nagarakanti graduated from Osmania Medical College. Dr. Nagarakanti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagarakanti’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagarakanti’s office.

    Where did Dr. Nagarakanti go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Osmania Medical College

    Is Dr. Nagarakanti board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nagarakanti speak?

    Dr. Nagarakanti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nagarakanti typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nagarakanti 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. Nagarakanti. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Valley Fever
    • Coccidioidomycosis
    • Desert Fever
    • San Joaquin Fever

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nagarakanti typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nagarakanti's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nagarakanti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nagarakanti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nagarakanti accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Nagarakanti in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Government Employees Health Association

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nagarakanti's office located?

    Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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    What is Dr. Nagarakanti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nagarakanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851510390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagarakanti?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagarakanti

    What is Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti's specialty?

    Dr. Nagarakanti is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Scottsdale, AZ.

    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. Sandhya Nagarakanti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nagarakanti is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sandhya Nagarakanti accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nagarakanti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sandhya Nagarakanti?

    Please contact Dr. Nagarakanti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti have?

    Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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