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Who is Dr. Ruzics, Transplant Surgeon in Orange, CA?
Dr. Ervin Ruzics, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ruzics graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Of Ca Irvine Coll Med, Urology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Ruzics is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruzics’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruzics’s office at (714) 771-8033.
Where did Dr. Ruzics go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ca Irvine Coll Med, Urology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery | La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Ruzics board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ervin Ruzics, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Ruzics speak?
Dr. Ruzics and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ruzics typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ruzics 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. Ruzics. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
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:
- Long-term Side Effects from Cancer or Immune-Suppressing Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Lasting chemotherapy side effects
- Chronic immunosuppressant reactions
- Persistent adverse effects of cancer drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- T451X5S: Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, sequela
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ruzics typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ruzics 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. Ruzics. 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:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Does Dr. Ruzics accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruzics accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 771-8033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruzics accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Ruzics in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ruzics' office located?
What is Dr. Ruzics's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruzics's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285789149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruzics?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruzics
What is Dr. Ervin Ruzics's specialty?
Dr. Ruzics is a Transplant Surgeon near Orange, CA.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Ervin Ruzics affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruzics is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital 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 Ervin Ruzics accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ervin Ruzics is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ervin Ruzics offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruzics's office at (714) 771-8033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ervin Ruzics?
Please contact Dr. Ruzics's office at (714) 771-8033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ervin Ruzics have?
Dr. Ervin Ruzics is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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