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25 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arakere, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arakere is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arakere’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arakere’s office at (559) 323-4987.
Where did Dr. Arakere go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Arakere board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arakere speak?
Dr. Arakere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Arakere treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Arakere 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. Arakere. 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:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- MRSA Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Shock
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Acute Lung Valley Fever
- Lung Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Acute Desert Fever
- Sudden Lung Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B380: Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bacterial Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Infected Joint
- Bacterial Joint Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M00862: Arthritis due to other bacteria, left knee
- M00861: Arthritis due to other bacteria, right knee
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Which procedures does Dr. Arakere perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere 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. Arakere's office.
Does Dr. Arakere accept my insurance?
Dr. Arakere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 323-4987 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arakere accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Arakere in Fresno, CA 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arakere's office located?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere's Primary Practice
7035 N Maple Ave Ste 101
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 323-4987
What is Dr. Arakere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arakere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154380343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arakere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arakere
What is Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere's specialty?
Dr. Arakere is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fresno, CA.
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. Arakere to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arakere is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Pushpalatha Arakere accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arakere's office at (559) 323-4987 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pushpalatha Arakere?
Please contact Dr. Arakere's office at (559) 323-4987 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere have?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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