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Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

New Hyde Park, NY

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rucker, Nephrologist in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Rucker graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program. Dr. Rucker is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rucker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rucker’s office at (516) 775-4545.

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

    • Fellowship: Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Mount Sinai Medical Ctr

    • Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rucker board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986

    What languages does Dr. Rucker speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Rucker treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Rucker perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rucker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rucker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 775-4545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rucker accept in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Dr. Rucker in New Hyde Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ASR Corporation

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rucker's office located?

    Dr. Steve Rucker's Primary Practice

    4 Ohio Dr Ste 200

    New Hyde Park, NY 11042

    (516) 775-4545

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    Dr. Steve Rucker's Practice 2

    1000 Montauk Hwy

    West Islip, NY 11795

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    Dr. Steve Rucker's Practice 3

    1999 Marcus Ave Ste 216

    North New Hyde Park, NY 11042

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

    Dr. Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083712806.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rucker?

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

    What is Dr. Steve Rucker's specialty?

    Dr. Rucker is a Nephrologist near New Hyde Park, NY. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Rucker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steve Rucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rucker is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, North Shore University Hospital, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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

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    Is Steve Rucker accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Steve Rucker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steve Rucker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (516) 775-4545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steve Rucker?

    Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (516) 775-4545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steve Rucker have?

    Dr. Steve Rucker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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