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Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan, MD

Pulmonologist, Critical Care Internist

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramakrishnan, Pulmonologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ramakrishnan graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center Program. Dr. Ramakrishnan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramakrishnan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramakrishnan’s office at (626) 795-5118.

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

    • Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ramakrishnan speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ramakrishnan typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ramakrishnan 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. Ramakrishnan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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

    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:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ramakrishnan typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-5118 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramakrishnan accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ramakrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan's Primary Practice

    959 E Walnut St Ste 120

    Pasadena, CA 91106

    (626) 795-5118

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    Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan's Practice 2

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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    Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan's Practice 3

    797 S Fair Oaks Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ramakrishnan affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ramakrishnan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Keck Hospital Of Usc,Los Angeles, CA

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

    Dr. Ramakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134194186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramakrishnan?

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

    What is Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan's specialty?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Pulmonologist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramakrishnan is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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 Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (626) 795-5118 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chitra Ramakrishnan?

    Please contact Dr. Ramakrishnan's office at (626) 795-5118 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ramakrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Ramakrishnan's office is located in Pasadena, CA.