Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murthy, Infectious Disease Specialist in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Shantha Murthy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Oxon Hill, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Murthy graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Dc Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Murthy is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murthy’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murthy’s office at (301) 839-4062.
Where did Dr. Murthy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Dc Gen Hosp, General Surgery | Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Murthy speak?
Dr. Murthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Murthy treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Murthy perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shantha Murthy 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. Murthy's office.
Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 839-4062 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murthy accept in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Murthy in Oxon Hill, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?
Dr. Shantha Murthy's Primary Practice
6710 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 200
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 839-4062
What is Dr. Murthy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427080803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murthy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murthy
What is Dr. Shantha Murthy's specialty?
Dr. Murthy is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Oxon Hill, MD.
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. Murthy to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shantha Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, MedStar Harbor 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 Shantha Murthy accepting new patients in Oxon Hill, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shantha Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shantha Murthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (301) 839-4062 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shantha Murthy?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (301) 839-4062 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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