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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ritter, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Jethro Ritter, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (805) 540-0689.
What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?
Dr. Ritter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Septic Shock
- Severe Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Acute Lung Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Acute Desert Fever
- Sudden Lung Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B380: Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ritter perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jethro Ritter 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. Ritter's office.
Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 540-0689 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Ritter in San Luis Obispo, 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
CenCal Health
Express Scripts
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?
Dr. Jethro Ritter's Primary Practice
1551 Bishop St Ste 250
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 540-0689
Dr. Jethro Ritter's Practice 3
1250 Peach St Ste M
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 540-0689
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 1457330797.
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. Jethro Ritter's specialty?
Dr. Ritter is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Luis Obispo, 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. Ritter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jethro Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Jethro Ritter accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jethro Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jethro Ritter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (805) 540-0689 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jethro Ritter?
Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (805) 540-0689 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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