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Dr. David Ransom, MD
Atlanta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ransom, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. David Ransom, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ransom is fluent in English, Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ransom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ransom’s office at (931) 380-4072.
What languages does Dr. Ransom speak?
Dr. Ransom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ransom typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ransom 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. Ransom. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ransom typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Ransom may include:
Please contact Dr. Ransom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ransom accept my insurance?
Dr. Ransom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (931) 380-4072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ransom accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Ransom in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AMA Insurance Services
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ransom's office located?
What is Dr. Ransom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ransom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144616996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ransom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ransom
What is Dr. David Ransom's specialty?
Dr. Ransom is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. David Ransom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ransom is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta 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 David Ransom accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. David Ransom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Ransom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ransom's office at (931) 380-4072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Ransom?
Please contact Dr. Ransom's office at (931) 380-4072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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