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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palnitkar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palnitkar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Palnitkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Rachana Palnitkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palnitkar is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 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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