Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guilinger, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Guilinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine,Hershey, Pa, United States
Is Dr. Guilinger board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Guilinger is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Guilinger speak?
Dr. Guilinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Guilinger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Guilinger 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. Guilinger. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
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:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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 an Internist like Dr. Guilinger typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Guilinger 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
Please contact Dr. Guilinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Guilinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Guilinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guilinger accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Guilinger in Pittsburgh, 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)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Guilinger's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Guilinger affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Guilinger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Guilinger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guilinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043365893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guilinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guilinger
What is Dr. Ruth Guilinger's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.