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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruggiero, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ruggiero is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruggiero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruggiero’s office at (225) 246-9790.
What languages does Dr. Ruggiero speak?
Dr. Ruggiero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruggiero treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ruggiero 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. Ruggiero. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Ruggiero perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruggiero's office.
Does Dr. Ruggiero accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruggiero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 246-9790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruggiero accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ruggiero in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruggiero's office located?
Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero's Primary Practice
8595 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 246-9790
What is Dr. Ruggiero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruggiero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548656432.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruggiero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruggiero
What is Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero's specialty?
Dr. Ruggiero is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Ruggiero to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruggiero is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
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Is Gaetano Ruggiero accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gaetano Ruggiero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruggiero's office at (225) 246-9790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gaetano Ruggiero?
Please contact Dr. Ruggiero's office at (225) 246-9790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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