35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murthy, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Deepthi Murthy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Murthy completed her residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Murthy is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murthy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murthy’s office at (813) 251-8444.
Where did Dr. Murthy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Elizabeth Hosp
Medical School: Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science
Is Dr. Murthy board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Deepthi Murthy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Murthy speak?
Dr. Murthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Murthy typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Murthy typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Deepthi 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
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 251-8444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murthy accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Murthy in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?
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 1265476089.
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. Deepthi Murthy's specialty?
Dr. Murthy is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tampa, FL.
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. Deepthi Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa 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 Deepthi Murthy accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Deepthi Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deepthi Murthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (813) 251-8444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deepthi Murthy?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (813) 251-8444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deepthi Murthy have?
Dr. Deepthi Murthy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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