22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ram, Hospitalist in Los Altos, CA?
Dr. Vijaya Ram, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Ram graduated from Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Ram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ram’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ram’s office at (408) 739-6000.
Where did Dr. Ram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hospital
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Ram speak?
Dr. Ram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ram treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ram 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. Ram. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ram perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vijaya Ram may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ram's office.
Does Dr. Ram accept my insurance?
Dr. Ram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 739-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ram accept in Los Altos, CA?
Dr. Ram in Los Altos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ram's office located?
What is Dr. Ram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124097035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ram
What is Dr. Vijaya Ram's specialty?
Dr. Ram is a Hospitalist near Los Altos, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ram to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijaya Ram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ram is affiliated with El Camino Health - Mountain View 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Vijaya Ram accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Ram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaya Ram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ram's office at (408) 739-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaya Ram?
Please contact Dr. Ram's office at (408) 739-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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