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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tummala, Infectious Disease Specialist in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Chaitanya Tummala, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Frisco, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Tummala is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tummala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tummala’s office at (214) 396-8877.
Where did Dr. Tummala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Tummala speak?
Dr. Tummala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Tummala treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tummala 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. Tummala. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
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:
- Other Bile Duct Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Miscellaneous Cholangitis
- Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
- Other Types of Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8309: Other cholangitis
Also known as:
- Fournier's Gangrene
- Gangrene
- Penis Disorder
- Testicular Disorder
- Necrotizing fasciitis of perineum
- Perineal gangrene
- Scrotal gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- N493: Fournier gangrene
Which procedures does Dr. Tummala perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chaitanya Tummala 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. Tummala's office.
Does Dr. Tummala accept my insurance?
Dr. Tummala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 396-8877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tummala accept in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Tummala in Frisco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tummala's office located?
Dr. Chaitanya Tummala's Primary Practice
4461 Coit Rd Ste 409
Frisco, TX 75035
(214) 396-8877
What is Dr. Tummala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tummala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518929959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tummala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tummala
What is Dr. Chaitanya Tummala's specialty?
Dr. Tummala is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Frisco, TX.
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. Tummala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chaitanya Tummala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tummala is affiliated with Medical City Plano Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound 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
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Is Chaitanya Tummala accepting new patients in Frisco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Chaitanya Tummala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chaitanya Tummala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tummala's office at (214) 396-8877 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chaitanya Tummala?
Please contact Dr. Tummala's office at (214) 396-8877 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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