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Who is Dr. Ritter, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Alaina Ritter, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (352) 294-5481.
What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?
Dr. Ritter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Artificial Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
- Infected Heart Valve Implant
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T826XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Ritter perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alaina Ritter may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ritter's office.
Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 294-5481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Ritter in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?
Dr. Alaina Ritter's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 294-5481
What is Dr. Ritter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ritter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689011900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ritter
What is Dr. Alaina Ritter's specialty?
Dr. Ritter is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
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. Ritter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alaina Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ritter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Malcom Randall Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lake City Va Medical Center. 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
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Is Alaina Ritter accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alaina Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaina Ritter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (352) 294-5481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaina Ritter?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (352) 294-5481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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