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Who is Dr. Pokharna, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Hiren Pokharna, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pokharna is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokharna’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokharna’s office at (901) 681-0778.
What languages does Dr. Pokharna speak?
Dr. Pokharna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pokharna treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pokharna 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. Pokharna. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Which procedures does Dr. Pokharna perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hiren Pokharna 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. Pokharna's office.
Does Dr. Pokharna accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokharna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 681-0778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokharna accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Pokharna in Memphis, 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 Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pokharna's office located?
Dr. Hiren Pokharna's Primary Practice
6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 209
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 681-0778
What is Dr. Pokharna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokharna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114172376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokharna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokharna
What is Dr. Hiren Pokharna's specialty?
Dr. Pokharna is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Memphis, TN.
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. Pokharna to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hiren Pokharna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokharna is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
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Is Hiren Pokharna accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Hiren Pokharna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hiren Pokharna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokharna's office at (901) 681-0778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hiren Pokharna?
Please contact Dr. Pokharna's office at (901) 681-0778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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