26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arunkumar, Infectious Disease Specialist in York, PA?
Dr. Punitha Arunkumar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in York, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Arunkumar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arunkumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arunkumar’s office at (717) 851-2417.
Where did Dr. Arunkumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College
Is Dr. Arunkumar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Punitha Arunkumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arunkumar speak?
Dr. Arunkumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Arunkumar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Arunkumar 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. Arunkumar. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Arunkumar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Punitha Arunkumar 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. Arunkumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Arunkumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Arunkumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 851-2417 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arunkumar accept in York, PA?
Dr. Arunkumar in York, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mpsers
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arunkumar's office located?
Mkb 4th Fl Infectious Disease Specialists
1001 S George St Fl 4
York, PA 17403
(717) 851-2417
What is Dr. Arunkumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arunkumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174572291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arunkumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arunkumar
What is Dr. Punitha Arunkumar's specialty?
Dr. Arunkumar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near York, PA.
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. Punitha Arunkumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arunkumar is affiliated with Wellspan York Hospital, Wellspan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital, Wellspan Good Samaritan 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Punitha Arunkumar accepting new patients in York, PA?
Yes, Dr. Punitha Arunkumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Punitha Arunkumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arunkumar's office at (717) 851-2417 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Punitha Arunkumar?
Please contact Dr. Arunkumar's office at (717) 851-2417 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Punitha Arunkumar have?
Dr. Punitha Arunkumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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