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Dr. Michael Ripple, MD, PHD

Pediatrician

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ripple, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Michael Ripple, MD, PHD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ripple is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ripple’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ripple’s office at (314) 454-4102.

    What languages does Dr. Ripple speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ripple typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ripple 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. Ripple. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    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:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ripple typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ripple may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ripple's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ripple accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ripple accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 454-4102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ripple accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Ripple in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ripple's office located?

    Dr. Michael Ripple's Primary Practice

    1405 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

    (314) 454-4102

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ripple affiliated with?

    Dr. Ripple has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Egleston Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Hughes Spalding Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Piedmont Newton Hospital,Covington, GA

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

    Dr. Ripple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407376346.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ripple?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Ripple's specialty?

    Dr. Ripple is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Michael Ripple affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ripple is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Egleston Hospital, Childrens Hughes Spalding Hospital, Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Piedmont Newton Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Michael Ripple accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Ripple is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Ripple offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ripple's office at (314) 454-4102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ripple?

    Please contact Dr. Ripple's office at (314) 454-4102 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ripple's office located?

    Dr. Ripple's office is located in Atlanta, GA.