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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez Ruiz, Internist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Perez Ruiz completed his residency at University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Perez Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Ruiz’s office at (337) 289-8717.
Where did Dr. Perez Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Med Center
Medical School: University De Ciencias Med San Juan Bautista, Hato Rey Pr | Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Facultad De Medicina Humana
What languages does Dr. Perez Ruiz speak?
Dr. Perez Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Perez Ruiz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Perez Ruiz 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. Perez Ruiz. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Perez Ruiz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perez Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 289-8717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Ruiz accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Perez Ruiz in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perez Ruiz's office located?
What is Dr. Perez Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821106261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Ruiz
What is Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Perez Ruiz is a Internist near Lafayette, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez Ruiz is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Juan Perez Ruiz accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Perez Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office at (337) 289-8717 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Perez Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office at (337) 289-8717 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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