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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramakrishnan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Ramakrishnan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramakrishnan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramakrishnan’s office at (215) 707-1800.
What languages does Dr. Ramakrishnan speak?
Dr. Ramakrishnan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ramakrishnan typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ramakrishnan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Ramakrishnan in Long Beach, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthSmart
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ramakrishnan's office located?
Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan's Primary Practice
1040 Elm Ave Ste 303
Long Beach, CA 90813
(215) 707-1800
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 1316476484.
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. Rithika Ramakrishnan's specialty?
Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Long Beach, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramakrishnan is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rithika Ramakrishnan accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rithika Ramakrishnan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (215) 707-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rithika Ramakrishnan?
Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (215) 707-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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