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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rust, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New London, NH?
Dr. Stephen Rust, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New London, NH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rust is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rust’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rust’s office at (503) 215-4321.
What languages does Dr. Rust speak?
Dr. Rust and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Rust typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Rust 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. Rust. 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:
- 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Rust typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Rust may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Rust's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rust accept my insurance?
Dr. Rust accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 215-4321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rust accept in New London, NH?
Dr. Rust in New London, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Martin's Point
Medicare
Point32Health
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rust's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rust affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rust has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rust's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rust's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750508776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rust?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rust
What is Dr. Stephen Rust's specialty?
Dr. Rust is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New London, NH.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
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.
Is Dr. Stephen Rust affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rust is affiliated with New London Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Concord 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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 Dr. Stephen Rust accepting new patients in New London, NH?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Rust is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Rust offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rust's office at (503) 215-4321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Rust?
Please contact Dr. Rust's office at (503) 215-4321 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Rust's office located?
Dr. Rust's offices are located in New London, NH and Portland, ME.
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