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Dr. Scott Rusco, DO

Oak Forest, IL

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rusco, Family Medicine Specialist in Oak Forest, IL?

    Dr. Scott Rusco, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oak Forest, IL. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Rusco graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed his residency at Chicago Osteo Hosps & M C, Family Practice. Dr. Rusco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rusco’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rusco’s office.

    Where did Dr. Rusco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Chicago Osteo Hosps & M C, Family Practice | SCS/MSUCOM/Michigan St U/Col of Osteo Med Program

    • Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

    What languages does Dr. Rusco speak?

    Dr. Rusco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rusco treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rusco 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. Rusco. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Joint Dysfunction
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical spine dysfunction
    • Neck segmental dysfunction
    • Neck somatic dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Rusco perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Rusco may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rusco's office.

    Does Dr. Rusco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rusco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rusco accept in Oak Forest, IL?

    Dr. Rusco in Oak Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Spectrum

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rusco's office located?

    Dr. Scott Rusco's Primary Practice

    6360 159th St Ste D

    Oak Forest, IL 60452

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    What is Dr. Rusco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rusco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023050150.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rusco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rusco

    What is Dr. Scott Rusco's specialty?

    Dr. Rusco is a Family Medicine Specialist near Oak Forest, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Rusco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Rusco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rusco is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Silver Cross 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Scott Rusco accepting new patients in Oak Forest, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Rusco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Rusco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rusco's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Rusco?

    Please contact Dr. Rusco's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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