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Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman, MD

Columbus, OH

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rethman, Hospitalist in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rethman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rethman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rethman’s office at (614) 255-6900.

    Is Dr. Rethman board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rethman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rethman treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Rethman 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. Rethman. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Rethman perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rethman's office.

    Does Dr. Rethman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rethman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 255-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rethman accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Rethman in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rethman's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman's Primary Practice

    3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 4330

    Columbus, OH 43214

    (614) 255-6900

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    Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman's Practice 2

    205 E Palmer Rd

    Bellefontaine, OH 43311

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    Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman's Practice 3

    2951 Maple Ave

    Zanesville, OH 43701

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

    Dr. Rethman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881739431.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rethman?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman's specialty?

    Dr. Rethman is a Hospitalist near Columbus, OH. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Rethman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rethman is affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, UC Medical Center, Mount Carmel Grove City 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 Douglas Ralph Rethman accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rethman's office at (614) 255-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Ralph Rethman?

    Please contact Dr. Rethman's office at (614) 255-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman have?

    Dr. Douglas Ralph Rethman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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