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Who is Dr. Palnitkar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palnitkar graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed her residency at Harbor Hospital Center Program. Dr. Palnitkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palnitkar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palnitkar’s office at (408) 374-5340.
Where did Dr. Palnitkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Palnitkar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palnitkar speak?
Dr. Palnitkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Palnitkar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Palnitkar 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. Palnitkar. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
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:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- ESBL Resistance
- Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance
- Drug-Resistant Bacteria (ESBL)
- ESBL Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1612: Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Palnitkar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rachana Palnitkar 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. Palnitkar's office.
Does Dr. Palnitkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Palnitkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 374-5340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palnitkar accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Palnitkar in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Palnitkar's office located?
Dr. Rachana Palnitkar's Primary Practice
14901 National Ave Ste 202
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 374-5340
What is Dr. Palnitkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palnitkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508050790.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palnitkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palnitkar
What is Dr. Rachana Palnitkar's specialty?
Dr. Palnitkar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Gatos, CA.
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. Palnitkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rachana Palnitkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palnitkar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sequoia Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Rachana Palnitkar accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rachana Palnitkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachana Palnitkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palnitkar's office at (408) 374-5340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachana Palnitkar?
Please contact Dr. Palnitkar's office at (408) 374-5340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachana Palnitkar have?
Dr. Rachana Palnitkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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