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Who is Dr. Ruff, Neurologist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Michael Ruff, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Ruff graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Dr. Ruff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruff’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Where did Dr. Ruff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Ruff speak?
Dr. Ruff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruff treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ruff 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. Ruff. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Craniopharyngeal Duct Growth of Unknown Type
- Pineal Gland Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Pituitary Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
- Craniopharyngeal duct tumor of uncertain nature
- Craniopharyngeal duct lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate craniopharyngeal duct mass
- Pineal tumor of uncertain nature
- Pineal gland lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate pineal mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
- D444: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
- D445: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF2
- Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8502: Neurofibromatosis, type 2
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Cancer
- Cancer
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Tumor
- Spinal Malignancy
- Malignant Spinal Cord Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C720: Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
Which procedures does Dr. Ruff perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Ruff may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruff's office.
Does Dr. Ruff accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruff accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Ruff in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Minnesota
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Ruff's office located?
What is Dr. Ruff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649611260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruff
What is Dr. Michael Ruff's specialty?
Dr. Ruff is a Neurologist near Rochester, MN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ruff to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Ruff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ruff is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Ruff accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ruff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ruff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruff's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ruff?
Please contact Dr. Ruff's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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