34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vemuri, Infectious Disease Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Ravi Vemuri, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Vemuri graduated from Kurnool Medical College and completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vemuri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vemuri’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vemuri’s office at (515) 224-1777.
Where did Dr. Vemuri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India | Kurnool Medical College | Andhra Medical College
Is Dr. Vemuri board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ravi Vemuri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vemuri speak?
Dr. Vemuri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vemuri treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vemuri 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. Vemuri. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vemuri perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Vemuri 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. Vemuri's office.
Does Dr. Vemuri accept my insurance?
Dr. Vemuri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 224-1777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vemuri accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Vemuri in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Vemuri's office located?
Dr. Ravi Vemuri's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste A120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 224-1777
What is Dr. Vemuri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vemuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154307536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vemuri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vemuri
What is Dr. Ravi Vemuri's specialty?
Dr. Vemuri is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Des Moines, IA.
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. Vemuri to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ravi Vemuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vemuri is affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional 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
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Is Ravi Vemuri accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Ravi Vemuri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ravi Vemuri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vemuri's office at (515) 224-1777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ravi Vemuri?
Please contact Dr. Vemuri's office at (515) 224-1777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ravi Vemuri have?
Dr. Ravi Vemuri is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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