Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bertsch, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ruth Bertsch, MD, PhD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Bertsch graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Bertsch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bertsch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bertsch’s office at (916) 973-5000.
Where did Dr. Bertsch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bertsch speak?
Dr. Bertsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bertsch treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bertsch 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. Bertsch. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bertsch perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Bertsch may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bertsch's office.
Does Dr. Bertsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Bertsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 973-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bertsch accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Bertsch in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bertsch's office located?
What is Dr. Bertsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bertsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093889693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bertsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bertsch
What is Dr. Ruth Bertsch's specialty?
Dr. Bertsch is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bertsch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruth Bertsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bertsch is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Marshall Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA 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 Ruth Bertsch accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Bertsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Bertsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bertsch's office at (916) 973-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Bertsch?
Please contact Dr. Bertsch's office at (916) 973-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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