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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruiz, Interventional Cardiologist in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Nicolas Ruiz, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Framingham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office at (617) 636-3260.
What languages does Dr. Ruiz speak?
Dr. Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruiz treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nicolas Ruiz may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-3260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Ruiz in Framingham, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
What is Dr. Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689108920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruiz
What is Dr. Nicolas Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Interventional Cardiologist near Framingham, MA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Ruiz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicolas Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Metrowest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Tufts 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
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Is Nicolas Ruiz accepting new patients in Framingham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (617) 636-3260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (617) 636-3260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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