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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Aitken is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitken’s practice accepts Medicare 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
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Aitken typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Aitken typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Aitken affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aitken has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mercy Hospital South,St Louis, MO
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Mercy Hospital South,St Louis, MO
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis,Bridgeton, MORanked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis,Bridgeton, MO
Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles,Saint Charles, MORanked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles,Saint Charles, MO
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Ssm Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis,Saint Louis, MO
Ssm Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis,Saint Louis, MO
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center,Marion, IL
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center,Marion, IL
What is Dr. Aitken's NPI number?A 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is Dr. Ramona Aitken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aitken is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis, Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, 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
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Ramona Aitken?
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (314) 729-1570 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Aitken's office located?
Dr. Aitken's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramona Aitken have?
Dr. Ramona Aitken is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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