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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bruce, Internist in Rockport, TX?
Dr. Ronald Bruce, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rockport, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Bruce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruce’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruce’s office at (361) 729-5388.
Where did Dr. Bruce go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ok State University, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok
What languages does Dr. Bruce speak?
Dr. Bruce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bruce typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bruce 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. Bruce. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bruce typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Bruce 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. Bruce's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bruce accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 729-5388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bruce accept in Rockport, TX?
Dr. Bruce in Rockport, TX 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bruce's office located?
What is Dr. Bruce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bruce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922145168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruce
What is Dr. Ronald Bruce's specialty?
Dr. Bruce is a Internist near Rockport, TX.
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.
Is this Dr. Ronald Bruce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bruce is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Bruce accepting new patients in Rockport, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Bruce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Bruce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bruce's office at (361) 729-5388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Bruce?
Please contact Dr. Bruce's office at (361) 729-5388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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