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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Puskur is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puskur’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Puskur typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Puskur typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Puskur's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Bhavani Puskur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puskur is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Umass Memorial 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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