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Dr. James Ragan, MD

Columbus, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ragan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. James Ragan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ragan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragan’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. Ragan’s office at (706) 596-4000.

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

      What languages does Dr. Ragan speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Ragan treat?

      As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ragan 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. Ragan. 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:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Pectoral pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0789: Other chest pain

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Heart Failure
      • Congestive Heart Failure
      • CHF
      • Cardiac Insufficiency

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Sepsis
      • Blood Poisoning
      • Septicemia
      • Systemic Bacterial Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

      Also known as:

      • Head Injury
      • Head Injuries
      • Head Trauma
      • Cranial Injury
      • Brain Injury

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter

      Also known as:

      • Fainting
      • Syncope
      • Passing out
      • Collapse

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R55: Syncope and collapse

      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

      Also known as:

      • Pneumonia
      • Lung Infection
      • Chest Infection
      • Pneumonitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

      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:

      • Headache
      • Head pain
      • Cephalalgia
      • Tension headache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R519: Headache, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Dehydration
      • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
      • Lack of Fluids
      • Fluid Loss
      • Body Water Depletion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E860: Dehydration

      Also known as:

      • Muscle Weakness
      • Muscle Disorder
      • Loss of strength
      • Fatigue
      • Muscle fatigue

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R531: Weakness

      Also known as:

      • Atrial Fibrillation
      • Afib
      • A-fib
      • Irregular heart rhythm

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

      Also known as:

      • Dizziness
      • Dizziness and Vertigo
      • Lightheadedness
      • Giddiness
      • Vertigo

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

      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:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Backache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
      • Heart Failure
      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertensive Heart Failure
      • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

      Also known as:

      • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Pain in lower right belly
      • RLQ pain
      • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

      Also known as:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Upper body pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
      • Heart Attack
      • Myocardial Infarction
      • Non-STEMI
      • Less Severe Heart Attack

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

      Which procedures does Dr. Ragan perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

      As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Ragan may include:

      For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ragan's office.

      Does Dr. Ragan accept my insurance?

      Dr. Ragan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 596-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Ragan accept in Columbus, GA?

      Dr. Ragan in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Centene

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Veterans Affairs

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • State of Alabama

      • State of Georgia

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Ragan's office located?

      Dr. James Ragan's Primary Practice

      2122 Manchester Expy

      Columbus, GA 31904

      (706) 596-4000

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      Dr. James Ragan's Practice 2

      1514 Vernon Rd

      Lagrange, GA 30240

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

      Dr. Ragan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265531248.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ragan?

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

      What is Dr. James Ragan's specialty?

      Dr. Ragan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, GA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Ragan to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. James Ragan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Ragan is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside 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

      Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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      Is James Ragan accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?

      Yes, Dr. James Ragan is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. James Ragan offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Ragan's office at (706) 596-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with James Ragan?

      Please contact Dr. Ragan's office at (706) 596-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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