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Dr. Ruchi Bhatia, MD

Columbus, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bhatia, Transplant Hepatologist in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Ruchi Bhatia, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bhatia is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhatia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhatia’s office at (614) 754-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Bhatia speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bhatia treat?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Primary biliary cholangitis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • PBC
    • Autoimmune bile duct disease
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    What procedures does Dr. Bhatia perform?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Bhatia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhatia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 754-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bhatia's office located?

    Dr. Ruchi Bhatia's Primary Practice

    3400 Olentangy River Rd

    Columbus, OH 43202

    (614) 754-5500

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    Dr. Ruchi Bhatia's Practice 2

    6670 Perimeter Dr Ste 200

    Dublin, OH 43016

    (614) 754-5500

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

    Dr. Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003194093.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhatia?

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

    What is Dr. Ruchi Bhatia's specialty?

    Dr. Bhatia is a Transplant Hepatologist near Columbus, OH. An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes. Contact Dr. Bhatia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruchi Bhatia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bhatia is affiliated with OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Licking Memorial Hospital, 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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Hepatologist?

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    Is Ruchi Bhatia accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Ruchi Bhatia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruchi Bhatia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (614) 754-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruchi Bhatia?

    Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (614) 754-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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