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Dr. Richard Ruhl, DO

Mobile, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruhl, Anesthesiologist in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Richard Ruhl, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL. Dr. Ruhl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruhl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruhl’s office at (205) 848-2925.

    What languages does Dr. Ruhl speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ruhl typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ruhl 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. Ruhl. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ruhl typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ruhl 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. Ruhl. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ruhl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruhl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 848-2925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruhl accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Ruhl in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ruhl's office located?

    Dr. Richard Ruhl's Primary Practice

    3719 Dauphin St

    Mobile, AL 36608

    (205) 848-2925

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

    Dr. Ruhl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467525501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruhl?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Ruhl's specialty?

    Dr. Ruhl is a Anesthesiologist near Mobile, AL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Richard Ruhl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruhl is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville 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 Richard Ruhl accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Ruhl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Ruhl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruhl's office at (205) 848-2925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Ruhl?

    Please contact Dr. Ruhl's office at (205) 848-2925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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