33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ranasinghe, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Where did Dr. Ranasinghe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Peradeniya- Sri Lanka
What languages does Dr. Ranasinghe speak?
Dr. Ranasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ranasinghe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ranasinghe 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. Ranasinghe. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Moderate Dementia with Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Moderate cognitive decline with anxiety
- Mid-stage dementia with anxiety
- Moderate memory loss with anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03B4: Unspecified dementia, moderate, with anxiety
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ranasinghe typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amara Ranasinghe may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ranasinghe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ranasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ranasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 597-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ranasinghe accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Ranasinghe in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ranasinghe's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ranasinghe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ranasinghe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ranasinghe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ranasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558326835.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranasinghe
What is Dr. Amara Ranasinghe's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.