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Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Vero Beach, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruiz Cordero, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Vero Beach, FL?

    Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Vero Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ruiz Cordero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz Cordero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz Cordero’s office at (725) 843-1147.

    What languages does Dr. Ruiz Cordero speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ruiz Cordero typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ruiz Cordero 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 Cordero. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ruiz Cordero typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ruiz Cordero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruiz Cordero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (725) 843-1147 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz Cordero accept in Vero Beach, FL?

    Dr. Ruiz Cordero in Vero Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ultimate Healthcare Holdings

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    Where is Dr. Ruiz Cordero's office located?

    Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero's Primary Practice

    1485 37th St Ste 102

    Vero Beach, FL 32960

    (725) 843-1147

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    Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero's Practice 2

    2401 Frist Blvd Ste 1

    Fort Pierce, FL 34950

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

    Dr. Ruiz Cordero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598976557.

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

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

    What is Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero's specialty?

    Dr. Ruiz Cordero is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Vero Beach, FL.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruiz Cordero is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Hca Florida Lawnwood 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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. Santos Ruiz Cordero accepting new patients in Vero Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz Cordero's office at (725) 843-1147 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Santos Ruiz Cordero?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz Cordero's office at (725) 843-1147 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ruiz Cordero's office located?

    Dr. Ruiz Cordero's offices are located in Vero Beach, FL and Fort Pierce, FL.