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Dr. Ramon Riojas, MD, PHD

Salisbury, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Riojas, Surgeon in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. Ramon Riojas, MD, PHD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Riojas completed his residency at US Air Force Regional Hospital/Headquarters Air Armament Center (AFMC) Program. Dr. Riojas is fluent in English, Chinese, Korean, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riojas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riojas’s office at (410) 955-8460.

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

    • Residency: US Air Force Regional Hospital/Headquarters Air Armament Center (AFMC) Program

    What languages does Dr. Riojas speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Korean

    • Panjabi; Punjabi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Riojas typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Riojas 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. Riojas. 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Riojas typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Riojas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Riojas. 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:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
    • Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
    • Extracorporeal Life Support Management
    • Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
    • ECMO Daily Physician Management
    • ECMO initiation
    • Veno-arterial ECLS
    • Heart-lung bypass setup
    • Extracorporeal life support

    CPT Codes:

    • 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
    • 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
    • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
    • ECLS Cannula Placement
    • Life Support Cannula

    CPT Codes:

    • 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Riojas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Riojas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-8460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Riojas accept in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. Riojas in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Riojas' office located?

    Dr. Ramon Riojas' Primary Practice

    100 E Carroll St

    Salisbury, MD 21801

    (410) 955-8460

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    Dr. Ramon Riojas' Practice 2

    600 N Wolfe St

    Baltimore, MD 21287

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    Dr. Ramon Riojas' Practice 3

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N

    Largo, MD 20774

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

    Dr. Riojas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225354145.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riojas?

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

    What is Dr. Ramon Riojas's specialty?

    Dr. Riojas is a Surgeon near Salisbury, MD.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

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

    Yes, Dr. Riojas is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Calverthealth Medical Center 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

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    Is Ramon Riojas accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ramon Riojas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ramon Riojas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Riojas's office at (410) 955-8460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ramon Riojas?

    Please contact Dr. Riojas's office at (410) 955-8460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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