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Dr. Vijaya Ram, MD

Dr. Vijaya Ram, MD

Los Altos, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    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. 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 Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Ram typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ram typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijaya Ram may include:

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

    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 Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ram's office located?

    Dr. Vijaya Ram's Primary Practice

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    (408) 739-6000

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    Dr. Vijaya Ram's Practice 2

    2500 Grant Rd

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. Vijaya Ram's Practice 3

    301 Old San Francisco Rd

    Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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    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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Vijaya Ram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ram is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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