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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ratnam, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rebecca Ratnam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Ratnam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratnam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratnam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ratnam speak?
Dr. Ratnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ratnam typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ratnam 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. Ratnam. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ratnam typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Ratnam may include:
Please contact Dr. Ratnam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ratnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Ratnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ratnam accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ratnam 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ratnam's office located?
What is Dr. Ratnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ratnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619295805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ratnam
What is Dr. Rebecca Ratnam's specialty?
Dr. Ratnam is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rebecca Ratnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ratnam is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rebecca Ratnam accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Ratnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Ratnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ratnam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Ratnam?
Please contact Dr. Ratnam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Ratnam
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 92120