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Dr. Patrick Ruwe, MD

Dr. Patrick Ruwe, MD

Hamden, CT

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruwe, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Hamden, CT?

    Dr. Patrick Ruwe, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hamden, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruwe graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Chldn Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ruwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruwe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruwe’s office at (203) 407-3500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ruwe?

    Dr. Patrick Ruwe, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ruwe empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee & Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hamden/CT community, Dr. Ruwe is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Chldn Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine | Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ruwe board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Ruwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ruwe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ruwe treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruwe 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. Ruwe. 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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83232D: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83231D: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Musculoskeletal Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone and Muscle Check-up
    • Joint Health Screening
    • Orthopedic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
    • M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Muscle Strain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46011D: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
    • S46012D: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Ruwe perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruwe performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ruwe. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy

    Does Dr. Ruwe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 407-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruwe accept in Hamden, CT?

    Dr. Ruwe in Hamden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ruwe's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Ruwe's Primary Practice

    2408 Whitney Ave

    Hamden, CT 06518

    (203) 407-3500

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    Dr. Patrick Ruwe's Practice 2

    258 Broad St

    Milford, CT 06460

    (203) 882-3373

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    Dr. Patrick Ruwe's Practice 3

    84 N Main St

    Branford, CT 06405

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

    Dr. Ruwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164419321.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruwe?

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

    What is Dr. Patrick Ruwe's specialty?

    Dr. Ruwe is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Hamden, CT. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Ruwe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Patrick Ruwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruwe is affiliated with MidState Medical Center 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 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Patrick Ruwe accepting new patients in Hamden, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Ruwe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Ruwe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruwe's office at (203) 407-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patrick Ruwe?

    Please contact Dr. Ruwe's office at (203) 407-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Ruwe have?

    Dr. Patrick Ruwe is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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