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Dr. Simi Ramachandran, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramachandran, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Simi Ramachandran, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ramachandran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramachandran’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramachandran’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Ramachandran speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ramachandran treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ramachandran 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. Ramachandran. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Which procedures does Dr. Ramachandran perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Simi Ramachandran may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office.

    Does Dr. Ramachandran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramachandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramachandran accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Ramachandran in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramachandran's office located?

    Dr. Simi Ramachandran's Primary Practice

    1600 S Andrews Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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    Dr. Simi Ramachandran's Practice 2

    4422 3rd Ave

    Bronx, NY 10457

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

    Dr. Ramachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982883237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramachandran?

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

    What is Dr. Simi Ramachandran's specialty?

    Dr. Ramachandran is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Ramachandran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Simi Ramachandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramachandran is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar 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

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    Is Simi Ramachandran accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Simi Ramachandran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Simi Ramachandran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Simi Ramachandran?

    Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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