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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rush, Trauma Surgeon in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Stephen Rush, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Braunfels, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Rush completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp, General Surgery; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Rush is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rush’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rush’s office at (817) 332-9957.
Where did Dr. Rush go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp, General Surgery; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
Is Dr. Rush board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Rush, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rush speak?
Dr. Rush and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rush treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Rush 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. Rush. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Rush perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Rush may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rush's office.
Does Dr. Rush accept my insurance?
Dr. Rush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 332-9957 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rush accept in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Rush in New Braunfels, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community First Health Plans
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Rush's office located?
Dr. Stephen Rush's Primary Practice
555 Creekside Xing
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(817) 332-9957
What is Dr. Rush's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720044860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rush?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rush
What is Dr. Stephen Rush's specialty?
Dr. Rush is a Trauma Surgeon near New Braunfels, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Rush to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Rush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rush is affiliated with Resolute Baptist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Trauma Surgeon?
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Is Stephen Rush accepting new patients in New Braunfels, TX?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Rush is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Rush offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rush's office at (817) 332-9957 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Rush?
Please contact Dr. Rush's office at (817) 332-9957 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Rush have?
Dr. Stephen Rush is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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