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Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ramaprasad typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ramaprasad typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad may include:

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

    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 Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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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    2nd Floor

    270 International Cir

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad's Practice 3

    250 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    What is Dr. Ramaprasad's NPI number?A 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?

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ramaprasad is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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. 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 Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad?

    Please contact Dr. Ramaprasad's office at (831) 475-8834 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ramaprasad's office located?

    Dr. Ramaprasad's offices are located in Santa Cruz, CA and San Jose, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad have?

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