Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruiz, Surgeon in Elizabeth City, NC?
Dr. Antonio Ruiz, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Elizabeth City, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ruiz completed his residency at Carilion Hlth Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office.
Where did Dr. Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carilion Hlth Sys, General Surgery
Is Dr. Ruiz board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Antonio Ruiz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ruiz speak?
Dr. Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ruiz treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ruiz 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. Ruiz. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Heterogeneous Density in Both Breasts on Mammogram
- Dense Breasts (Bilateral)
- Unevenly Dense Breasts
- Mammographic Heterogeneous Bilateral Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R92333: Mammographic heterogeneous density, bilateral breasts
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Antonio Ruiz may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz 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. Ruiz accept in Elizabeth City, NC?
Dr. Ruiz in Elizabeth City, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
What is Dr. Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033118518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruiz
What is Dr. Antonio Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Surgeon near Elizabeth City, NC. 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. Ruiz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Antonio Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Antonio Ruiz accepting new patients in Elizabeth City, NC?
Yes, Dr. Antonio Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antonio Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antonio Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Antonio Ruiz have?
Dr. Antonio Ruiz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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