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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rula, Surgeon in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. James Rula, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Rula is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rula’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rula’s office at (480) 969-0630.
Where did Dr. Rula go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Rula speak?
Dr. Rula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rula treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Rula 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. Rula. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
What procedures does Dr. Rula perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Rula 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. Rula. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Hernia Mesh Implantation
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair (Small)
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Hernia Prosthesis Placement
- Incisional Hernia Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Mesh
- Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Abdominal hernia repair
- Ventral hernia surgery
- Incisional hernia surgery
- Strangulated abdominal hernia repair
- Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49561: Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49615: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
- 49613: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Thigh or Knee
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Removal of Small Soft Tissue Tumor (Forearm/Wrist)
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm
- Thigh Tumor Excision
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Leg
- Forearm Tumor Excision
- Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Large Wrist Mass Removal
- Wrist Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Arm
- Small Tumor Removal Forearm
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 27337: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 25071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 25075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Removing a Small Lump from Upper Arm or Elbow
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Thigh/Knee)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Lump Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
- Thigh Tumor Removal
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Small Lump Removal Leg
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 24075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 27327: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
- Small Tumor Removal from Abdominal Wall
- Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
- Abdominal Wall Mass Removal
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
- Abdominal Lump Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 22902: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Does Dr. Rula accept my insurance?
Dr. Rula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 969-0630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rula accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Rula in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rula's office located?
What is Dr. Rula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053317180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rula
What is Dr. James Rula's specialty?
Dr. Rula is a Surgeon near Mesa, AZ. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Rula to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Rula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rula is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Ironwood Medical Center 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 James Rula accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. James Rula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Rula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rula's office at (480) 969-0630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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