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Dr. Ruth Innes, MD

Dr. Ruth Innes, MD

Newport News, VA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Innes, Hospitalist in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Ruth Innes, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Innes graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Innes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Innes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Innes’s office.

    Where did Dr. Innes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine | Riverside Methodist Hospitals (OhioHealth) Program

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Innes board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Innes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Innes speak?

    Dr. Innes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Innes typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Innes 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. Innes. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Innes typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Innes may include:

    Please contact Dr. Innes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Innes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Innes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Innes accept in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Innes in Newport News, VA 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Innes' office located?

    Dr. Ruth Innes' Primary Practice

    2 Bernardine Dr

    Newport News, VA 23602

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    Dr. Ruth Innes' Practice 2

    100 Sentara Cir Ste 2C

    Williamsburg, VA 23188

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    Dr. Ruth Innes' Practice 3

    704 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 300A

    Newport News, VA 23606

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    What is Dr. Innes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Innes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417955204.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Innes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Innes

    What is Dr. Ruth Innes's specialty?

    Dr. Innes is a Hospitalist near Newport News, VA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Ruth Innes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Innes is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Sentara Norfolk General 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Ruth Innes accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Innes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Innes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Innes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Innes?

    Please contact Dr. Innes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruth Innes have?

    Dr. Ruth Innes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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