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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ranches, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gregory Ranches, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ranches is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ranches’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ranches’s office at (619) 299-2570.
What languages does Dr. Ranches speak?
Dr. Ranches and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ranches typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ranches 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. Ranches. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ranches typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ranches 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. Ranches. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Ranches accept my insurance?
Dr. Ranches accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 299-2570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ranches accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ranches in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ranches' office located?
Dr. Gregory Ranches' Primary Practice
501 Washington St Ste 725
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-2570
What is Dr. Ranches's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ranches's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841589694.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranches?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranches
What is Dr. Gregory Ranches's specialty?
Dr. Ranches is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Gregory Ranches affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ranches is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gregory Ranches accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Ranches is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Ranches offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ranches's office at (619) 299-2570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Ranches?
Please contact Dr. Ranches's office at (619) 299-2570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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