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Dr. James Ratliff, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ratliff, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. James Ratliff, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ratliff graduated from Medical University of the Americas (Belize). Dr. Ratliff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratliff’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratliff’s office at (225) 752-2470.

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

    • Medical School: Medical University of the Americas (Belize)

    What languages does Dr. Ratliff speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ratliff treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ratliff 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. Ratliff. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
    • I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    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:

    • 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Which procedures does Dr. Ratliff perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Ratliff may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ratliff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ratliff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 752-2470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ratliff accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Ratliff in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ratliff's office located?

    Dr. James Ratliff's Primary Practice

    17000 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    (225) 752-2470

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    Dr. James Ratliff's Practice 2

    25455 Highway 1

    Plaquemine, LA 70764

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    Dr. James Ratliff's Practice 3

    204 Energy Pkwy Ste C

    Lafayette, LA 70508

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

    Dr. Ratliff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457594400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratliff?

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

    What is Dr. James Ratliff's specialty?

    Dr. Ratliff is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Ratliff to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ratliff is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Ratliff accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Does Dr. James Ratliff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ratliff's office at (225) 752-2470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Ratliff?

    Please contact Dr. Ratliff's office at (225) 752-2470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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