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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rucker, Vascular Surgeon in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Louis Rucker, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rucker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rucker’s office at (813) 348-9088.
What languages does Dr. Rucker speak?
Dr. Rucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rucker treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
What procedures does Dr. Rucker perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker. 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:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Microphlebectomy
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Stab Incision Vein Removal
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Neck artery stenting
- Carotid angioplasty with stent
- Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Thigh Amputation
- Lower Leg Amputation
- Limb Loss
- Leg Amputation (Femur)
- Above-Knee Amputation
- Femoral Amputation
- Tibial-Fibular Amputation
- Leg Removal Surgery
- Below-Knee Amputation
CPT Codes:
- 27590: Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;
- 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;
Does Dr. Rucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Rucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 348-9088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rucker accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Rucker in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
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Where is Dr. Rucker's office located?
What is Dr. Rucker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558867796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rucker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rucker
What is Dr. Louis Rucker's specialty?
Dr. Rucker is a Vascular Surgeon near Tampa, FL. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Rucker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Rucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rucker is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, Tampa General 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 Louis Rucker accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Louis Rucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Rucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (813) 348-9088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Rucker?
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