18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ruffy, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Mauro Ruffy, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruffy graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Ruffy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruffy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruffy’s office at (408) 871-3400.
Where did Dr. Ruffy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ruffy board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mauro Ruffy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Ruffy speak?
Dr. Ruffy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruffy treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ruffy 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. Ruffy. 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.
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Unspecified TMJ Disorder
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
- TMD
- Jaw joint pain (unspecified)
- Temporomandibular dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M26609: Unspecified temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Dry Skin
- Skin Condition
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L853: Xerosis cutis
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Itching
- Pruritus
- Skin Itch
- Generalized Itching
ICD-10 Codes:
- L299: Pruritus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
What procedures does Dr. Ruffy perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ruffy 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. Ruffy. 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.
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
- Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
- Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
- Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Ruffy accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruffy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 871-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruffy accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Ruffy in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Ruffy's office located?
Dr. Mauro Ruffy's Primary Practice
700 W Parr Ave Ste A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 871-3400
What is Dr. Ruffy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruffy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376725630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruffy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruffy
What is Dr. Mauro Ruffy's specialty?
Dr. Ruffy is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Los Gatos, CA. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Ruffy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mauro Ruffy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ruffy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital, El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital, Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mauro Ruffy accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mauro Ruffy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mauro Ruffy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruffy's office at (408) 871-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mauro Ruffy?
Please contact Dr. Ruffy's office at (408) 871-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mauro Ruffy have?
Dr. Mauro Ruffy is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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