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25 Years of Experience
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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. Dr. Arakere is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arakere’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Arakere typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Acute Desert Fever
- Sudden Lung Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B380: Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Arakere typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Arakere's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arakere's office located?
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.
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. 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, Kaweah Health 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 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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