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Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ramaprasad, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramaprasad graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Ramaprasad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramaprasad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramaprasad’s office at (831) 475-8834.

    Where did Dr. Ramaprasad go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ramaprasad board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ramaprasad speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ramaprasad treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ramaprasad 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. Ramaprasad. 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Other Preventive Health Measures
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • Specific Prophylactic Treatment
    • Disease Prevention Visit
    • Health Protection Measures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infectious and Parasitic Disease
    • Infectious Disease
    • Parasitic Disease
    • Communicable Diseases
    • Parasitic Infections
    • Contagious Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Hepatitis C
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Positive TB Skin Test
    • Tuberculin Reaction
    • TB Test Induration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Clostridioides difficile infection
    • Clostridium difficile colitis
    • C. difficile-associated diarrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ramaprasad perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Ramaprasad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramaprasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-8834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramaprasad accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Ramaprasad in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramaprasad's office located?

    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad's Primary Practice

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 411

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 475-8834

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    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad's Practice 2

    270 International Cir

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad's Practice 3

    710 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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

    Dr. Ramaprasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528269925.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramaprasad?

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

    What is Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad's specialty?

    Dr. Ramaprasad is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Ramaprasad to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ramaprasad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

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    Is Charulata Ramaprasad accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramaprasad's office at (831) 475-8834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charulata Ramaprasad?

    Please contact Dr. Ramaprasad's office at (831) 475-8834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad have?

    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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