16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruth, Pediatrician in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Dr. Jennifer Ruth, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mechanicsburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruth’s office at (717) 218-3920.
Is Dr. Ruth board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Ruth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ruth speak?
Dr. Ruth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ruth typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ruth 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. Ruth. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ruth typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Ruth may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Ruth's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruth accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 218-3920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruth accept in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Dr. Ruth in Mechanicsburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Ruth's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Ruth's Primary Practice
2106 Aspen Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 218-3920
What is Dr. Ruth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912939547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruth
What is Dr. Jennifer Ruth's specialty?
Dr. Ruth is a Pediatrician near Mechanicsburg, PA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Ruth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruth is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Ruth accepting new patients in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Ruth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Ruth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruth's office at (717) 218-3920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Ruth?
Please contact Dr. Ruth's office at (717) 218-3920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Ruth have?
Dr. Jennifer Ruth is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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