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Dr. Ritu Sandhu, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sandhu, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Ritu Sandhu, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC. She is board certified. Dr. Sandhu graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed her residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (919) 350-7844.

    Where did Dr. Sandhu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Sandhu board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Ritu Sandhu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?

    Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sandhu treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Other Preventive Measures Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • Other prophylactic care
    • Specific preventive treatments
    • Additional preventive health measures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear
    • Minor vaginal tear
    • Superficial perineal laceration
    • First degree tear after birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
    • O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
    • Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
    • High-risk pregnancy care (general)
    • Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation

    What procedures does Dr. Sandhu perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Sandhu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-7844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Sandhu in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • WakeMed

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    Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?

    Dr. Ritu Sandhu's Primary Practice

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 306

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 350-7844

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    What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730192402.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu

    What is Dr. Ritu Sandhu's specialty?

    Dr. Sandhu is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Raleigh, NC. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Sandhu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ritu Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus, WakeMed Cary Hospital 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Ritu Sandhu accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Ritu Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ritu Sandhu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (919) 350-7844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ritu Sandhu?

    Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (919) 350-7844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ritu Sandhu have?

    Dr. Ritu Sandhu is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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