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Dr. Luz Ramirez, MD

Anesthesiologist

Whittier, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramirez, Anesthesiologist in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Luz Ramirez, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA. She has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Ramirez completed her residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Anesthesiology. Dr. Ramirez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramirez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramirez’s office at (562) 945-3561.

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

    • Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: De La Salle Univ - Dasmarinas, Phillippines

    What languages does Dr. Ramirez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ramirez typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ramirez 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. Ramirez. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Severe Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Acute abdomen
    • Sudden stomach pain
    • Emergency abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R100: Acute abdomen

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ramirez typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ramirez 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. Ramirez. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Ramirez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramirez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 945-3561 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramirez accept in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Ramirez in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ramirez's office located?

    Dr. Luz Ramirez's Primary Practice

    9080 Colima Rd

    Whittier, CA 90605

    (562) 945-3561

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

    Dr. Ramirez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023058518.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramirez?

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

    What is Dr. Luz Ramirez's specialty?

    Dr. Ramirez is an Anesthesiologist near Whittier, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Luz Ramirez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramirez is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Luz Ramirez accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Luz Ramirez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luz Ramirez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (562) 945-3561 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luz Ramirez?

    Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (562) 945-3561 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ramirez's office located?

    Dr. Ramirez's office is located in Whittier, CA.