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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramirez, Internist in Chico, CA?
Dr. Michael Ramirez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chico, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ramirez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramirez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramirez’s office at (530) 332-4470.
What languages does Dr. Ramirez speak?
Dr. Ramirez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ramirez treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramirez 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. Ramirez. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Leg Injury
- Unspecified Left Lower Leg Injury
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Lower Leg Injury
- Shin Injury
- Leg Trauma
- Injured Leg
- Left Lower Leg Trauma
- Left Leg Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8991XA: Unspecified injury of right lower leg, initial encounter
- S8992XA: Unspecified injury of left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
- Left Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Trauma
- Right Upper Arm Trauma
- Right Shoulder and Arm Damage
- Left Shoulder Trauma
- Left Upper Arm Trauma
- Left Shoulder and Arm Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S4991XA: Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
- S4992XA: Unspecified injury of left shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Hand and Wrist Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Finger Injury
- Wrist Sprain
- Hand Trauma
- Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Ramirez perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramirez 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. Ramirez. 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:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Breast Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Ramirez accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramirez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 332-4470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramirez accept in Chico, CA?
Dr. Ramirez in Chico, 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
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ramirez's office located?
Dr. Michael Ramirez's Primary Practice
1600 Esplanade Ste C
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 332-4470
Dr. Michael Ramirez's Practice 3
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1304
Evanston, IL 60201
(562) 331-0611
What is Dr. Ramirez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramirez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770937427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramirez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramirez
What is Dr. Michael Ramirez's specialty?
Dr. Ramirez is a Internist near Chico, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Ramirez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Ramirez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramirez is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Carson Tahoe Regional 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 Michael Ramirez accepting new patients in Chico, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ramirez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ramirez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (530) 332-4470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ramirez?
Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (530) 332-4470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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