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Dr. Ruth Cano, MD

Golden, CO

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cano, Internist in Golden, CO?

    Dr. Ruth Cano, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Golden, CO with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cano completed her residency at Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cano is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cano’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cano’s office at (303) 225-4246.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Cano board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Cano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cano speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cano treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cano 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. Cano. 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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Adult Failure to Thrive
    • Geriatric Failure to Thrive
    • Unexplained Decline in Adults
    • Wasting Syndrome in Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R627: Adult failure to thrive

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cano perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ruth Cano may include:

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

    Does Dr. Cano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 225-4246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cano accept in Golden, CO?

    Dr. Cano in Golden, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cano's office located?

    Dr. Ruth Cano's Primary Practice

    5920 McIntyre St

    Golden, CO 80403

    (303) 225-4246

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    Dr. Ruth Cano's Practice 2

    999 17th St Ste 500

    Denver, CO 80202

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

    Dr. Cano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851485221.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cano?

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

    What is Dr. Ruth Cano's specialty?

    Dr. Cano is a Internist near Golden, CO.

    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. Cano to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruth Cano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cano is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central, Uchealth Memorial Hospital North. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Ruth Cano accepting new patients in Golden, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Cano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Cano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cano's office at (303) 225-4246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Cano?

    Please contact Dr. Cano's office at (303) 225-4246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruth Cano have?

    Dr. Ruth Cano is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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