46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rutledge, Internist in Palm Harbor, FL?
Dr. Hugh Rutledge, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palm Harbor, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Rutledge completed his residency at University of South Florida. Dr. Rutledge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rutledge’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rutledge’s office at (727) 786-1673.
Where did Dr. Rutledge go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of South Florida
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
What languages does Dr. Rutledge speak?
Dr. Rutledge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rutledge treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Rutledge 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. Rutledge. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Dementia
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Broken Upper Arm Bone
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Humerus Fracture
- Fractured Upper Arm Bone
- Upper Arm Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42202D: Unspecified fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Rutledge perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hugh Rutledge 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rutledge's office.
Does Dr. Rutledge accept my insurance?
Dr. Rutledge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 786-1673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rutledge accept in Palm Harbor, FL?
Dr. Rutledge in Palm Harbor, 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rutledge's office located?
Dr. Hugh Rutledge's Primary Practice
34637 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 786-1673
What is Dr. Rutledge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rutledge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437254885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rutledge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rutledge
What is Dr. Hugh Rutledge's specialty?
Dr. Rutledge is a Internist near Palm Harbor, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Rutledge to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hugh Rutledge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rutledge is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: AdventHealth North Pinellas. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hugh Rutledge accepting new patients in Palm Harbor, FL?
Yes, Dr. Hugh Rutledge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hugh Rutledge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rutledge's office at (727) 786-1673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hugh Rutledge?
Please contact Dr. Rutledge's office at (727) 786-1673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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