Dr. Ranjan Ray, MD, PHD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ray, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ranjan Ray, MD, PHD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ray graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Ray is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ray’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ray’s office at (925) 274-2860.
Where did Dr. Ray go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ray board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ranjan Ray, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ray speak?
Dr. Ray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Ray typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Ray 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. Ray. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Ray typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ranjan Ray may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Ray's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ray accept my insurance?
Dr. Ray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 274-2860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ray accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ray in Palo Alto, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ray's office located?
What is Dr. Ray's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033376017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ray?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ray
What is Dr. Ranjan Ray's specialty?
Dr. Ray is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Ranjan Ray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ray is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Ranjan Ray accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ranjan Ray is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ranjan Ray offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (925) 274-2860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ranjan Ray?
Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (925) 274-2860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ranjan Ray have?
Dr. Ranjan Ray is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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