39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ramachandran, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Rani Ramachandran, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramachandran graduated from University of Madras, Faculty of Medicine, Nadu, India and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramachandran is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramachandran’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramachandran’s office at (408) 294-2399.
Where did Dr. Ramachandran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University California
Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | University of Madras, Faculty of Medicine, Nadu, India
Is Dr. Ramachandran board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rani Ramachandran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ramachandran speak?
Dr. Ramachandran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Ramachandran treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Foot
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Ramachandran perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rani Ramachandran 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. Ramachandran's office.
Does Dr. Ramachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramachandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 294-2399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramachandran accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Ramachandran in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ramachandran's office located?
Dr. Rani Ramachandran's Primary Practice
2081 Forest Ave Ste 1
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 294-2399
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 1881621324.
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. Rani Ramachandran's specialty?
Dr. Ramachandran is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Jose, CA.
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. Ramachandran to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rani Ramachandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ramachandran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Regional Medical Center Of San Jose, Oconnor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Rani Ramachandran accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rani Ramachandran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rani Ramachandran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office at (408) 294-2399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rani Ramachandran?
Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office at (408) 294-2399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rani Ramachandran have?
Dr. Rani Ramachandran is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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