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Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruiz Duque, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Ruiz Duque is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz Duque’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz Duque’s office at (319) 356-7102.

    What languages does Dr. Ruiz Duque speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Ruiz Duque typically treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Ruiz Duque 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 Duque. 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 Heart Assist Device
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    Also known as:

    • Activated Protein C Resistance
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
    • APC Resistance
    • Factor V Leiden Mutation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6851: Activated protein C resistance

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Ruiz Duque typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz Duque's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ruiz Duque accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruiz Duque accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-7102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz Duque accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Ruiz Duque in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Iowa

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Ruiz Duque's office located?

    Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    (319) 356-7102

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

    Dr. Ruiz Duque's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215439708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz Duque?

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

    What is Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque's specialty?

    Dr. Ruiz Duque is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Iowa City, IA.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

    Is Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruiz Duque is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Genesis Medical Center-Silvis, Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street 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 Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz Duque's office at (319) 356-7102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz Duque's office at (319) 356-7102 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ruiz Duque's office located?

    Dr. Ruiz Duque's office is located in Iowa City, IA.