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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruffin, Family Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Nichelle Ruffin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ruffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruffin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruffin’s office at (215) 662-8777.
What languages does Dr. Ruffin speak?
Dr. Ruffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruffin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruffin 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. Ruffin. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
- Pregnancy Test
- Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
- Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
- Pending Pregnancy Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown
Also known as:
- Incidental Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unplanned pregnancy (incidental finding)
- Pregnancy discovered incidentally
- Unexpected pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z331: Pregnant state, incidental
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruffin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruffin 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. Ruffin. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Does Dr. Ruffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-8777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruffin accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Ruffin in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Ruffin's office located?
Dr. Nichelle Ruffin's Primary Practice
5000 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 662-8777
What is Dr. Ruffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396364998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruffin
What is Dr. Nichelle Ruffin's specialty?
Dr. Ruffin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Nichelle Ruffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruffin is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nichelle Ruffin accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nichelle Ruffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nichelle Ruffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruffin's office at (215) 662-8777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nichelle Ruffin?
Please contact Dr. Ruffin's office at (215) 662-8777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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