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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahuja, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Monica Ahuja, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (478) 633-1000.
What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?
Dr. Ahuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahuja treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Ahuja perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Monica Ahuja 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. Ahuja's office.
Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 633-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Ahuja in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?
Dr. Monica Ahuja's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(478) 633-1000
What is Dr. Ahuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982030524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahuja
What is Dr. Monica Ahuja's specialty?
Dr. Ahuja is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
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. Ahuja to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Monica Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahuja is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Monica Ahuja accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Monica Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Ahuja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (478) 633-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Ahuja?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (478) 633-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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