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Who is Dr. Perez Ruiz, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Perez Ruiz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Ruiz’s office at (210) 395-3395.
What languages does Dr. Perez Ruiz speak?
Dr. Perez Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Perez Ruiz treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Perez Ruiz 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. Perez Ruiz. 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.
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Perez Ruiz perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Perez Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 395-3395 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Ruiz accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Perez Ruiz in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Perez Ruiz's office located?
Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz's Primary Practice
933 Pleasanton Rd Ste 109
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 395-3395
What is Dr. Perez Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386130151.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Ruiz
What is Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Perez Ruiz is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Antonio, TX. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Perez Ruiz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez Ruiz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Carlos Perez Ruiz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Perez Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office at (210) 395-3395 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Perez Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Perez Ruiz's office at (210) 395-3395 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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