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Who is Dr. Ramaiah, Internist in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Loma Linda, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ramaiah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramaiah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramaiah’s office at (661) 395-3000.
What languages does Dr. Ramaiah speak?
Dr. Ramaiah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ramaiah typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramaiah 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. Ramaiah. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ramaiah typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah 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. Ramaiah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ramaiah accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramaiah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 395-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramaiah accept in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Ramaiah in Loma Linda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Mail Handlers
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ramaiah's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ramaiah affiliated with?
Dr. Ramaiah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center,Salinas, CA
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center,Salinas, CA
What is Dr. Ramaiah's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramaiah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972740157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramaiah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramaiah
What is Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah's specialty?
Dr. Ramaiah is an Internist near Loma Linda, CA.
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.
Is Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Ramaiah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Salinas Valley Health 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah accepting new patients in Loma Linda, CA?
Yes, Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramaiah's office at (661) 395-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Purushothama Ramaiah?
Please contact Dr. Ramaiah's office at (661) 395-3000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ramaiah's office located?
Dr. Ramaiah's offices are located in Loma Linda, CA and Palm Springs, CA.
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