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Who is Dr. Vedantam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN?
Dr. Neethu Vedantam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kingsport, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vedantam is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vedantam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vedantam’s office at (423) 246-7931.
What languages does Dr. Vedantam speak?
Dr. Vedantam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vedantam typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vedantam 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. Vedantam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vedantam typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Neethu Vedantam 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
Please contact Dr. Vedantam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vedantam accept my insurance?
Dr. Vedantam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 246-7931 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vedantam accept in Kingsport, TN?
Dr. Vedantam in Kingsport, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vedantam's office located?
Dr. Neethu Vedantam's Primary Practice
4 Sheridan Sq Ste 200
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-7931
What is Dr. Vedantam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vedantam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154851350.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vedantam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vedantam
What is Dr. Neethu Vedantam's specialty?
Dr. Vedantam is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kingsport, TN.
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. Neethu Vedantam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vedantam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Holston Valley Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neethu Vedantam accepting new patients in Kingsport, TN?
Yes, Dr. Neethu Vedantam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neethu Vedantam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vedantam's office at (423) 246-7931 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neethu Vedantam?
Please contact Dr. Vedantam's office at (423) 246-7931 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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