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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rucker, Internist in Norton, OH?
Dr. Christopher Rucker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norton, OH. Dr. Rucker graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Rucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rucker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rucker’s office at (330) 825-7371.
Where did Dr. Rucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rucker speak?
Dr. Rucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rucker typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker. 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:
- 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rucker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rucker 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
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Rucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 825-7371 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rucker accept in Norton, OH?
Dr. Rucker in Norton, OH 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Summa Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rucker's office located?
Dr. Christopher Rucker's Primary Practice
3300 Greenwich Rd Unit 8
Norton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7371
What is Dr. Rucker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114115581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rucker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rucker
What is Dr. Christopher Rucker's specialty?
Dr. Rucker is a Internist near Norton, OH.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Rucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rucker is affiliated with Summa Health System – Akron Campus, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital, Medina Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Aultman Orrville 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
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Is Christopher Rucker accepting new patients in Norton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Rucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Rucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (330) 825-7371 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Rucker?
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (330) 825-7371 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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