19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramnath, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Venktesh Ramnath, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramnath graduated from Mayo Medical School, Rochester. Dr. Ramnath is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramnath’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramnath’s office at (619) 543-5840.
Where did Dr. Ramnath go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mayo Medical School, Rochester | Weill Cornell Medical College, New York | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Pulmonologist | Associate Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Ramnath board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Venktesh Ramnath, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ramnath speak?
Dr. Ramnath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ramnath treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ramnath 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. Ramnath. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Ramnath perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Venktesh Ramnath may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ramnath's office.
Does Dr. Ramnath accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramnath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramnath accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ramnath in San Diego, 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
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ramnath's office located?
Dr. Venktesh Ramnath's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5840
What is Dr. Ramnath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramnath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215911730.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramnath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramnath
What is Dr. Venktesh Ramnath's specialty?
Dr. Ramnath is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ramnath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Venktesh Ramnath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramnath is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, El Centro Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Venktesh Ramnath accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Venktesh Ramnath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venktesh Ramnath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramnath's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venktesh Ramnath?
Please contact Dr. Ramnath's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venktesh Ramnath have?
Dr. Venktesh Ramnath is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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