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Dr. Ritu Asija, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Asija, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ritu Asija, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Asija graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Dr. Asija is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asija’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asija’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Asija go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Asija board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ritu Asija, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Asija speak?
Dr. Asija and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asija typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asija 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. Asija. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- DORV
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asija typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ritu Asija may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Asija's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asija accept my insurance?
Dr. Asija accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asija accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Asija in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Asija's office located?
What is Dr. Asija's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245356807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asija?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asija
What is Dr. Ritu Asija's specialty?
Dr. Asija is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Ritu Asija affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Asija is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford, Kaiser Permanente - Roseville Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ritu Asija accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ritu Asija is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ritu Asija offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asija's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ritu Asija?
Please contact Dr. Asija's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ritu Asija have?
Dr. Ritu Asija is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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