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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rusher, Pulmonologist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Thomas Rusher, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rusher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rusher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rusher’s office at (919) 350-7204.
What languages does Dr. Rusher speak?
Dr. Rusher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Rusher typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Rusher 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. Rusher. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Rusher typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Rusher may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Rusher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rusher accept my insurance?
Dr. Rusher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-7204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rusher accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Rusher in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rusher's office located?
What is Dr. Rusher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rusher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982135083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rusher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rusher
What is Dr. Thomas Rusher's specialty?
Dr. Rusher is a Pulmonologist near Raleigh, NC.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Thomas Rusher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rusher is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Rusher accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Rusher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Rusher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rusher's office at (919) 350-7204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Rusher?
Please contact Dr. Rusher's office at (919) 350-7204 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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