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Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD

Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD

Specialist

Garden City, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruotolo, Specialist in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Garden City, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Ruotolo graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, ACPA- American College Personnel Association, AMA- American Medical Association, ASPS-American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and MSSNY-Medical Society of the State of New York. Dr. Ruotolo is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruotolo’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruotolo’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ruotolo?

    Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ruotolo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Birth Defects, Cleft Palate/Lip, Craniofacial Surgery-Pediatric, Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty), Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Telemedicine, Trauma-Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Garden City, NY community, Dr. Ruotolo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Medical City Dallas Hospital - GME

    • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Ruotolo board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ruotolo speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • French
    • Polish
    • Russian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Ruotolo typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Ruotolo 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. Ruotolo. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

    • Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip
    • Single Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip on One Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Ruotolo typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Ruotolo 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. Ruotolo. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Custom Ear Prosthesis Creation
    • Auricular Prosthesis Fabrication
    • Artificial Ear Fitting
    • Custom Ear Mold
    • Prosthetic Ear Design

    CPT Codes:

    • 21086: Impression and custom preparation; auricular prosthesis

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
    • Branchial Cyst Excision
    • Neck Cyst Surgery
    • Congenital Neck Lump Removal
    • Branchial Vestige Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 42810: Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to skin and subcutaneous tissues

    Does Dr. Ruotolo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruotolo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruotolo accept in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Ruotolo in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Ruotolo's office located?

    Dr. Rachel Ruotolo's Primary Practice

    999 Franklin Ave Ste 300

    Garden City, NY 11530

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

    ACPA- American College Personnel Association

    Member

    AMA- American Medical Association

    Member

    ASPS-American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

    MSSNY-Medical Society of the State of New York

    Member

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

    Dr. Ruotolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447313978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruotolo?

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

    What is Dr. Rachel Ruotolo's specialty?

    Dr. Ruotolo is a Specialist near Garden City, NY.

    Is Dr. Rachel Ruotolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruotolo is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospital - Long Island, Good Samaritan Hospital - Suffern, Ny, Long Island Jewish 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 Dr. Rachel Ruotolo accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Rachel Ruotolo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rachel Ruotolo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruotolo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Ruotolo?

    Please contact Dr. Ruotolo's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ruotolo's office located?

    Dr. Ruotolo's office is located in Garden City, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Ruotolo have?

    Dr. Rachel Ruotolo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.