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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gunawardhana, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gunawardhana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunawardhana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunawardhana’s office at (212) 305-8039.
What languages does Dr. Gunawardhana speak?
Dr. Gunawardhana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gunawardhana typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gunawardhana 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. Gunawardhana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gunawardhana typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana 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. Gunawardhana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gunawardhana accept my insurance?
Dr. Gunawardhana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-8039 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gunawardhana accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Gunawardhana in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gunawardhana's office located?
Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-8039
What is Dr. Gunawardhana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gunawardhana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689107674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunawardhana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunawardhana
What is Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana's specialty?
Dr. Gunawardhana is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
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. Nuwan Gunawardhana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gunawardhana is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester, Mount Sinai West 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
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Is Nuwan Gunawardhana accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gunawardhana's office at (212) 305-8039 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nuwan Gunawardhana?
Please contact Dr. Gunawardhana's office at (212) 305-8039 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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