Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rypkema, Cardiologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Scott Rypkema, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rypkema graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program. Dr. Rypkema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rypkema’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rypkema’s office at (501) 255-6000.
Where did Dr. Rypkema go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Rypkema board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Rypkema, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rypkema speak?
Dr. Rypkema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rypkema treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rypkema 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. Rypkema. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rypkema perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Rypkema may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rypkema's office.
Does Dr. Rypkema accept my insurance?
Dr. Rypkema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 255-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rypkema accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Rypkema in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rypkema's office located?
What is Dr. Rypkema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rypkema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376586214.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rypkema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rypkema
What is Dr. Scott Rypkema's specialty?
Dr. Rypkema is a Cardiologist near Little Rock, AR. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Rypkema to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Rypkema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rypkema is affiliated with Chi St. Vincent Infirmary which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Scott Rypkema accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Scott Rypkema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Rypkema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rypkema's office at (501) 255-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Rypkema?
Please contact Dr. Rypkema's office at (501) 255-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Rypkema have?
Dr. Scott Rypkema is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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