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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruales, Hospitalist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Vanessa Ruales, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ruales is fluent in English, Cebuano, Filipino; Pilipino, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruales’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruales’s office at (443) 259-3770.
What languages does Dr. Ruales speak?
Dr. Ruales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Cebuano
English
Filipino; Pilipino
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ruales typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ruales 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. Ruales. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ruales typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa Ruales may include:
Please contact Dr. Ruales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruales accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 259-3770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruales accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Ruales in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruales' office located?
What is Dr. Ruales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174798276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruales
What is Dr. Vanessa Ruales's specialty?
Dr. Ruales is a Hospitalist near Columbia, MD.
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. Vanessa Ruales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruales is affiliated with Um Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, Calverthealth Medical Center, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar St. Mary's 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 Vanessa Ruales accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Ruales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Ruales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruales's office at (443) 259-3770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Ruales?
Please contact Dr. Ruales's office at (443) 259-3770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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