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Who is Dr. Puskur, Infectious Disease Specialist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Bhavani Puskur, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Puskur is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puskur’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puskur’s office at (321) 757-1900.
Where did Dr. Puskur go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India
Is Dr. Puskur board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bhavani Puskur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puskur speak?
Dr. Puskur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Puskur treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Puskur 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. Puskur. 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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
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:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
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:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Which procedures does Dr. Puskur perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bhavani Puskur 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. Puskur's office.
Does Dr. Puskur accept my insurance?
Dr. Puskur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 757-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puskur accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Puskur in Melbourne, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Independent Health
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puskur's office located?
Dr. Bhavani Puskur's Primary Practice
2328 Citadel Way Ste 103
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 757-1900
What is Dr. Puskur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puskur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760453427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puskur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puskur
What is Dr. Bhavani Puskur's specialty?
Dr. Puskur is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Melbourne, FL.
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. Puskur to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bhavani Puskur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Puskur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Viera Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bhavani Puskur accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bhavani Puskur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhavani Puskur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puskur's office at (321) 757-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhavani Puskur?
Please contact Dr. Puskur's office at (321) 757-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhavani Puskur have?
Dr. Bhavani Puskur is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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