Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruggiero, Interventional Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ruggiero?
Dr. Nicholas Ruggiero, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ruggiero empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Valve Disease, Percutaneous Valve Repair, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Ruggiero is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Ruggiero speak?
Dr. Ruggiero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ruggiero typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ruggiero 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. Ruggiero. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ruggiero typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ruggiero performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ruggiero. 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:
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Ruggiero accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruggiero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruggiero accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Ruggiero in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ruggiero's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ruggiero affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ruggiero has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ruggiero's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruggiero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669686978.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruggiero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruggiero