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Who is Dr. Ruiz, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Nivia Ruiz, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office at (786) 596-1960.
What languages does Dr. Ruiz speak?
Dr. Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Ruiz typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Ruiz typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nivia Ruiz may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 596-1960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Ruiz in Port Saint Lucie, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
Dr. Nivia Ruiz's Primary Practice
10000 SW Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(786) 596-1960
What is Dr. Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962873323.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruiz
What is Dr. Nivia Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Port Saint Lucie, FL.
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 this Dr. Nivia Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Nivia Ruiz accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Yes, Dr. Nivia Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nivia Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (786) 596-1960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nivia Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (786) 596-1960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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