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Who is Dr. Ameneni, Infectious Disease Specialist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Shashikala Ameneni, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ameneni completed her residency at Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ameneni is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ameneni’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ameneni’s office at (480) 412-4000.
Where did Dr. Ameneni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Sri Devaraj Urs Med Coll, Bangalore University, Kolar, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Ameneni board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shashikala Ameneni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ameneni speak?
Dr. Ameneni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Ameneni treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ameneni 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. Ameneni. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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
- Other Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Right Upper Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Right Arm Skin Infection
- Bacterial Right Arm Infection
- Spreading Right Arm Infection
- Arm Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03113: Cellulitis of right upper limb
- L03114: Cellulitis of left upper limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Other leukocytosis
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Lump
- Infected Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0291: Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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
Which procedures does Dr. Ameneni perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shashikala Ameneni 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. Ameneni's office.
Does Dr. Ameneni accept my insurance?
Dr. Ameneni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 412-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ameneni accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Ameneni in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ameneni's office located?
What is Dr. Ameneni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ameneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346229895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ameneni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ameneni
What is Dr. Shashikala Ameneni's specialty?
Dr. Ameneni is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Mesa, AZ.
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. Ameneni to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shashikala Ameneni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ameneni is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shashikala Ameneni accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Shashikala Ameneni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shashikala Ameneni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ameneni's office at (480) 412-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shashikala Ameneni?
Please contact Dr. Ameneni's office at (480) 412-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shashikala Ameneni have?
Dr. Shashikala Ameneni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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