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Dr. Carlos Rueda, MD

Oklahoma City, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rueda, Vascular Surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Carlos Rueda, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Rueda is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rueda’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rueda’s office at (505) 563-2500.

    What languages does Dr. Rueda speak?

    Dr. Rueda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Rueda typically treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Rueda 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. Rueda. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
    • I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain at Rest
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking
    • PAD both legs pain at rest
    • Critical limb ischemia bilateral legs
    • Severe bilateral leg artery pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
    • I70223: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with foot wound
    • Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
    • Vascular ulcer on foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot

    Also known as:

    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I871: Compression of vein

    What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Rueda typically perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Rueda 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. Rueda. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
    • Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
    • Extra Level Spine Fusion
    • Spinal Segment Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Rueda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rueda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 563-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rueda accept in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Rueda in Oklahoma City, OK 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MHH Healthcare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rueda's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Rueda's Primary Practice

    3200 Quail Springs Pkwy Ste 100

    Oklahoma City, OK 73134

    (505) 563-2500

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    What is Dr. Rueda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rueda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407902034.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rueda?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rueda

    What is Dr. Carlos Rueda's specialty?

    Dr. Rueda is a Vascular Surgeon near Oklahoma City, OK.

    What does a Vascular Surgeon do?

    A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Rueda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rueda is affiliated with Community Hospital South Campus - Oklahoma City, Norman Regional Hospital, Integris Health Baptist Medical Center, Ssm Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City, Integris Health Canadian Valley Hospital 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

    When to see a Vascular Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Vascular Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carlos Rueda accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Rueda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Rueda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rueda's office at (505) 563-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Rueda?

    Please contact Dr. Rueda's office at (505) 563-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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