Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Muriithi, Hospitalist in Kettering, OH?
Where did Dr. Muriithi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wright State University Program
Medical School: University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences | University of Nairobi School of Medicine
Is Dr. Muriithi board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Muriithi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Muriithi speak?
Dr. Muriithi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Swahili
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Muriithi typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Muriithi 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. Muriithi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Muriithi typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Muriithi may include:
Please contact Dr. Muriithi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Muriithi accept my insurance?
Dr. Muriithi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Muriithi accept in Kettering, OH?
Dr. Muriithi in Kettering, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Muriithi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Muriithi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Muriithi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Muriithi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Muriithi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124209580.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muriithi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Muriithi