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Who is Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez, Internist in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez completed his residency at University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez’s office at (956) 704-1717.
Where did Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Cararabobo, Venezuela
What languages does Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez speak?
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez's office.
Does Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 704-1717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez accept in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez in Laredo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez's office located?
Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez's Primary Practice
6801 McPherson Rd Ste 331
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 704-1717
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez?
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez has appointments available at his Laredo, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669959649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez
What is Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez is a Internist near Laredo, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ruiz Rodriguez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jose Ruiz Rodriguez accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Ruiz Rodriguez offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez, or call (956) 704-1717 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Ruiz Rodriguez?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz Rodriguez's office at (956) 704-1717 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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