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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kottapalli, Infectious Disease Specialist in Desoto, TX?
Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Desoto, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Kottapalli graduated from Sri Siddhartha Medical College and completed his residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Kottapalli is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kottapalli’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kottapalli’s office at (972) 283-2370.
Where did Dr. Kottapalli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences | Sri Siddhartha Medical College
Is Dr. Kottapalli board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kottapalli speak?
Dr. Kottapalli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kottapalli typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kottapalli 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. Kottapalli. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kottapalli typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli 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. Kottapalli's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kottapalli accept my insurance?
Dr. Kottapalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 283-2370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kottapalli accept in Desoto, TX?
Dr. Kottapalli in Desoto, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kottapalli's office located?
Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli's Primary Practice
2727 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 109
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 283-2370
What is Dr. Kottapalli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kottapalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245252733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kottapalli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kottapalli
What is Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli's specialty?
Dr. Kottapalli is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Desoto, TX.
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. Mahesh Kottapalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kottapalli is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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
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Is Mahesh Kottapalli accepting new patients in Desoto, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kottapalli's office at (972) 283-2370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahesh Kottapalli?
Please contact Dr. Kottapalli's office at (972) 283-2370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli have?
Dr. Mahesh Kottapalli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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