Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rypkema, Cardiologist in Little Rock, AR?
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 as a 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Rypkema typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Rypkema typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Rypkema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rypkema's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rypkema affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rypkema has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rypkema's NPI number?A 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