Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ritter, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michele Ritter, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ritter graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC and completed her residency at Akron General Medical Center. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (619) 543-6146.
Where did Dr. Ritter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Akron General Medical Center
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC | Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC | Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Infectious Disease Specialist | Associate Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Ritter board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michele Ritter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?
Dr. Ritter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
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:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Mucormycosis
- Fungal Infection
- Zygomycosis
- Mucor Infection
- Black Fungus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B465: Mucormycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Ritter perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michele Ritter may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ritter's office.
Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ritter in San Diego, 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
Humana
Inland Empire
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?
What is Dr. Ritter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ritter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225262975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ritter
What is Dr. Michele Ritter's specialty?
Dr. Ritter is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ritter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michele Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Michele Ritter accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michele Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michele Ritter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (619) 543-6146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michele Ritter?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (619) 543-6146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michele Ritter have?
Dr. Michele Ritter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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