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Dr. Heather Rytting, MD

Atlanta, GA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rytting, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Heather Rytting, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Rytting completed her residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Pediatric Pathology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Rytting is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rytting’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. Rytting’s office at (404) 785-2000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Pediatric Pathology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Baylor College Of Medicine

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

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

    Yes, Dr. Heather Rytting, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Rytting speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rytting treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Rytting 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. Rytting. 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Acute Appendicitis with Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Gangrene
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendix Pain
    • Gangrenous Appendicitis
    • Appendix Gangrene
    • Dead Tissue in Appendix
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K37: Unspecified appendicitis
    • K35891: Other acute appendicitis without perforation, with gangrene
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen Glands
    • Enlarged Glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
    • Atypical Lung Cells
    • Lung Cytology Abnormal
    • Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    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:

    • Duodenum Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Duodenitis
    • Inflamed Duodenum
    • Small Intestine Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Inflammation of the Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus
    • Esophageal Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth
    • Benign neoplasm
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D369: Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Appendix Disorder
    • Colonic Disease
    • Appendix Problems
    • Appendix Conditions
    • Diseases of the Appendix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K388: Other specified diseases of appendix

    Does Dr. Rytting accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rytting accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rytting accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Rytting in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rytting's office located?

    Dr. Heather Rytting's Primary Practice

    1405 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

    (404) 785-2000

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    Dr. Heather Rytting's Practice 2

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

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

    Dr. Rytting's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477534535.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rytting?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Rytting's specialty?

    Dr. Rytting is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Rytting to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heather Rytting affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rytting is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital 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?

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    Is Heather Rytting accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Rytting is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Rytting offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rytting's office at (404) 785-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Rytting?

    Please contact Dr. Rytting's office at (404) 785-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Rytting have?

    Dr. Heather Rytting is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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