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Dr. Detlef Ritter, MD

Columbia, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ritter, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Detlef Ritter, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Ritter completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (573) 882-1201.

    Where did Dr. Ritter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus

    • Medical School: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munchen, Fachbereich Medizin,Munchen, Germany | Washington Center / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ritter board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Detlef Ritter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 882-1201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Ritter in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Auxiant

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?

    Dr. Detlef Ritter's Primary Practice

    1 Hospital Dr

    Columbia, MO 65212

    (573) 882-1201

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    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 1447207667.

    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. Detlef Ritter's specialty?

    Dr. Ritter is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Columbia, MO. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Ritter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Detlef Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with University Hospital - Mu Health Care 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Explore Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist with 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 Detlef Ritter accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Detlef Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Detlef Ritter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (573) 882-1201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Detlef Ritter?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (573) 882-1201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Detlef Ritter have?

    Dr. Detlef Ritter is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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