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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ritchie, Anesthesiologist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Paul Ritchie, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Ritchie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritchie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritchie’s office at (201) 488-0066.
Where did Dr. Ritchie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Ritchie board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Ritchie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Ritchie speak?
Dr. Ritchie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ritchie typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ritchie 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. Ritchie. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unspecified Gestational Age
- Unknown Pregnancy Duration
- Undetermined Weeks Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ritchie typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ritchie performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ritchie. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Ritchie accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritchie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 488-0066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ritchie accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Ritchie in Escondido, 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 Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ritchie's office located?
Dr. Paul Ritchie's Primary Practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(201) 488-0066
What is Dr. Ritchie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ritchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568445963.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritchie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ritchie
What is Dr. Paul Ritchie's specialty?
Dr. Ritchie is a Anesthesiologist near Escondido, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Paul Ritchie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ritchie is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Tri-City 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
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Is Paul Ritchie accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Ritchie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Ritchie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ritchie's office at (201) 488-0066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Ritchie?
Please contact Dr. Ritchie's office at (201) 488-0066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Ritchie have?
Dr. Paul Ritchie is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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