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Who is Dr. Gurram, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Pooja Gurram, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gurram is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurram’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Gurram speak?
Dr. Gurram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gurram typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gurram 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. Gurram. 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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gurram typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Gurram 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. Gurram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gurram accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurram accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Gurram in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gurram's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Gurram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598147902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurram
What is Dr. Pooja Gurram's specialty?
Dr. Gurram is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
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. Pooja Gurram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gurram is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Shands Teaching Hospital And Clinics, Inc.. 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 Pooja Gurram accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Gurram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Gurram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gurram's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Gurram?
Please contact Dr. Gurram's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Gurram
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610