26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarma, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tracy, CA?
Dr. Praveena Sarma, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tracy, CA. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarma graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarma’s office at (209) 832-0998.
Where did Dr. Sarma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine | Hartford Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Sarma board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Praveena Sarma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sarma speak?
Dr. Sarma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sarma typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sarma 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. Sarma. 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:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Chronic Cystitis
- Long-term Bladder Infection
- Persistent Bladder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sarma typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Praveena Sarma 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. Sarma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sarma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 832-0998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarma accept in Tracy, CA?
Dr. Sarma in Tracy, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sarma's office located?
Dr. Praveena Sarma's Primary Practice
652 W 11th St Ste 129
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 832-0998
What is Dr. Sarma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194793182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarma
What is Dr. Praveena Sarma's specialty?
Dr. Sarma is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tracy, CA.
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. Praveena Sarma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarma is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Praveena Sarma accepting new patients in Tracy, CA?
Yes, Dr. Praveena Sarma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praveena Sarma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarma's office at (209) 832-0998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praveena Sarma?
Please contact Dr. Sarma's office at (209) 832-0998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Praveena Sarma have?
Dr. Praveena Sarma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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