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Who is Dr. Aitken, Infectious Disease Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Ramona Aitken, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Aitken is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitken’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aitken’s office at (314) 729-1570.
Is Dr. Aitken board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ramona Aitken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aitken speak?
Dr. Aitken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Aitken treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Aitken 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. Aitken. 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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflammation of peritoneum
- Abdominal lining inflammation
- Peritoneal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K659: Peritonitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
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
Which procedures does Dr. Aitken perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ramona Aitken 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. Aitken's office.
Does Dr. Aitken accept my insurance?
Dr. Aitken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 729-1570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aitken accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Aitken in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
NASA
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aitken's office located?
Dr. Ramona Aitken's Primary Practice
10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 171B
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-1570
What is Dr. Aitken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aitken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124095864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aitken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aitken
What is Dr. Ramona Aitken's specialty?
Dr. Aitken is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Aitken to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ramona Aitken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aitken is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Anderson Hospital, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Ramona Aitken accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Ramona Aitken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramona Aitken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (314) 729-1570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramona Aitken?
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (314) 729-1570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramona Aitken have?
Dr. Ramona Aitken is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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