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Who is Dr. Ristow, Internist in Rock Hill, SC?
Dr. Alexandra Ristow, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rock Hill, SC. Dr. Ristow is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ristow’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ristow’s office at (855) 478-8208.
What languages does Dr. Ristow speak?
Dr. Ristow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ristow typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ristow 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. Ristow. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ristow typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Ristow 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. Ristow's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ristow accept my insurance?
Dr. Ristow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 478-8208 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ristow accept in Rock Hill, SC?
Dr. Ristow in Rock Hill, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ristow's office located?
Dr. Alexandra Ristow's Primary Practice
331 E Main St Ste 200
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(855) 478-8208
What is Dr. Ristow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ristow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114361839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ristow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ristow
What is Dr. Alexandra Ristow's specialty?
Dr. Ristow is a Internist near Rock Hill, SC.
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.