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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Apontes Ruiz, Hospitalist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. Dr. Apontes Ruiz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Apontes Ruiz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Apontes Ruiz’s office at (775) 982-7878.
What languages does Dr. Apontes Ruiz speak?
Dr. Apontes Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Apontes Ruiz treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Apontes Ruiz 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. Apontes Ruiz. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Apontes Ruiz perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Apontes Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Apontes Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Apontes Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 982-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Apontes Ruiz accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Apontes Ruiz in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Prominence Health Plan
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Apontes Ruiz's office located?
What is Dr. Apontes Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Apontes Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942579008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Apontes Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Apontes Ruiz
What is Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Apontes Ruiz is a Hospitalist near Reno, NV. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Apontes Ruiz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Apontes Ruiz is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Mario Apontes Ruiz accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mario Apontes Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Apontes Ruiz's office at (775) 982-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mario Apontes Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Apontes Ruiz's office at (775) 982-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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