Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ratkalkar, Internist in Old Bridge, NJ?
Where did Dr. Ratkalkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ancora Psych Hosp, Psychiatry | Ancora Psychology Hospital | Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Program
Medical School: Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India | Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences | Kakatiya Medical College
Is Dr. Ratkalkar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kishore Ratkalkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ratkalkar speak?
Dr. Ratkalkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ratkalkar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ratkalkar 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. Ratkalkar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ratkalkar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kishore Ratkalkar 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. Ratkalkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ratkalkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ratkalkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ratkalkar accept in Old Bridge, NJ?
Dr. Ratkalkar in Old Bridge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ratkalkar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ratkalkar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ratkalkar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ratkalkar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ratkalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942369947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratkalkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ratkalkar
What is Dr. Kishore Ratkalkar's specialty?
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.