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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramers, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christian Ramers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ramers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramers’s office at (619) 515-2300.
Where did Dr. Ramers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Ramers board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christian Ramers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ramers speak?
Dr. Ramers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ramers typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramers 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. Ramers. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ramers typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramers 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. Ramers. 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:
- 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. Ramers accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramers accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ramers in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ramers' office located?
What is Dr. Ramers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730381385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramers
What is Dr. Christian Ramers's specialty?
Dr. Ramers is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christian Ramers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramers is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christian Ramers accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christian Ramers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Ramers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramers's office at (619) 515-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Ramers?
Please contact Dr. Ramers's office at (619) 515-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Ramers have?
Dr. Christian Ramers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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