19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruggio, Internist in Lagrange, IN?
Dr. Shelene Ruggio, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lagrange, IN. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Ruggio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruggio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruggio’s office at (260) 463-2133.
What languages does Dr. Ruggio speak?
Dr. Ruggio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ruggio typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ruggio 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. Ruggio. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ruggio typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ruggio 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. Ruggio. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Ruggio accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruggio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 463-2133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruggio accept in Lagrange, IN?
Dr. Ruggio in Lagrange, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ruggio's office located?
Dr. Shelene Ruggio's Primary Practice
2500 N Detroit St
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2133
What is Dr. Ruggio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruggio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619087707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruggio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruggio
What is Dr. Shelene Ruggio's specialty?
Dr. Ruggio is a Internist near Lagrange, IN.
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. Shelene Ruggio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruggio is affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, Parkview Dekalb 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 Shelene Ruggio accepting new patients in Lagrange, IN?
Yes, Dr. Shelene Ruggio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelene Ruggio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruggio's office at (260) 463-2133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelene Ruggio?
Please contact Dr. Ruggio's office at (260) 463-2133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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