33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ravishankar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Burlington, NC?
Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Ravishankar graduated from Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ravishankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ravishankar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ravishankar’s office.
Where did Dr. Ravishankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, Internal Medicine | Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India | Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India | Kilpauk Med College
Is Dr. Ravishankar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ravishankar speak?
Dr. Ravishankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ravishankar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
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. Ravishankar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ravishankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravishankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ravishankar accept in Burlington, NC?
Dr. Ravishankar in Burlington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ravishankar's office located?
What is Dr. Ravishankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ravishankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649265950.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ravishankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ravishankar
What is Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar's specialty?
Dr. Ravishankar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Burlington, NC.
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. Jayashree Ravishankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ravishankar is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H Cone Memorial 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 Jayashree Ravishankar accepting new patients in Burlington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ravishankar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jayashree Ravishankar?
Please contact Dr. Ravishankar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar have?
Dr. Jayashree Ravishankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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