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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. Dr. Ragan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragan typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragan typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ragan may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ragan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Ragan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ragan is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Emory University Hospital Midtown 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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