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Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramakrishnan, Hospitalist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramakrishnan is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramakrishnan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramakrishnan’s office at (310) 891-6623.

    Is Dr. Ramakrishnan board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ramakrishnan speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ramakrishnan treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ramakrishnan 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. Ramakrishnan. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • 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
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ramakrishnan perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 891-6623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan in Torrance, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Scan Health Plan

    • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramakrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan's Primary Practice

    3330 Lomita Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 891-6623

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    Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan's Practice 2

    514 N Prospect Ave Fl 4

    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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

    Dr. Ramakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811147887.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramakrishnan?

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

    What is Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan's specialty?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Hospitalist near Torrance, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ramakrishnan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ramakrishnan is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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

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    Is Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (310) 891-6623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan?

    Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (310) 891-6623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan have?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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