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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruiz Cerrato, Critical Care Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ruiz Cerrato is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz Cerrato’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz Cerrato’s office at (202) 877-2300.
What languages does Dr. Ruiz Cerrato speak?
Dr. Ruiz Cerrato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ruiz Cerrato typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ruiz Cerrato 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. Ruiz Cerrato. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ruiz Cerrato typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruiz Cerrato accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz Cerrato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz Cerrato accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ruiz Cerrato in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's office located?
Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato's Primary Practice
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-2300
What is Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699115063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz Cerrato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruiz Cerrato
What is Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz Cerrato is a Critical Care Internist near Washington, DC.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz Cerrato is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community 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 Darling Ruiz Cerrato accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darling Ruiz Cerrato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's office at (202) 877-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darling Ruiz Cerrato?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz Cerrato's office at (202) 877-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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