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Dr. Paul Ruesch, MD

Dr. Paul Ruesch, MD

Milwaukie, OR

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruesch, Orthopedic Surgeon in Milwaukie, OR?

    Dr. Paul Ruesch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukie, OR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ruesch graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ruesch is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruesch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruesch’s office at (503) 659-1769.

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

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Orthopedic Surgery | Detroit Medical Center Corporation Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ruesch board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Ruesch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ruesch speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Ruesch treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ruesch 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. Ruesch. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M175: Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ruesch perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ruesch performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ruesch. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Does Dr. Ruesch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruesch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 659-1769 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruesch accept in Milwaukie, OR?

    Dr. Ruesch in Milwaukie, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Providence Health Plans

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Ruesch's office located?

    Dr. Paul Ruesch's Primary Practice

    6542 SE Lake Rd Ste 201

    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    (503) 659-1769

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    Dr. Paul Ruesch's Practice 2

    24900 SE Stark St Ste 208

    Gresham, OR 97030

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

    Dr. Ruesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558393876.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruesch?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Ruesch's specialty?

    Dr. Ruesch is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Milwaukie, OR. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Ruesch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Ruesch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruesch is affiliated with Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center 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 Paul Ruesch accepting new patients in Milwaukie, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Ruesch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Ruesch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruesch's office at (503) 659-1769 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Ruesch?

    Please contact Dr. Ruesch's office at (503) 659-1769 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Ruesch have?

    Dr. Paul Ruesch is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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