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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruggero, Infectious Disease Specialist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruggero graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruggero is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruggero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruggero’s office at (708) 361-5778.
Where did Dr. Ruggero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Is Dr. Ruggero board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ruggero speak?
Dr. Ruggero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruggero treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ruggero 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. Ruggero. 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:
- Discitis Affecting Multiple Spine Areas
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- widespread discitis
- multiple site disc inflammation
- generalized spinal disc inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4649: Discitis, unspecified, multiple sites in spine
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ruggero perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kathleen Ruggero may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruggero's office.
Does Dr. Ruggero accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruggero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 361-5778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruggero accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Ruggero in Palos Heights, IL 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 Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Eon Health
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Ruggero's office located?
Dr. Kathleen Ruggero's Primary Practice
7804 W College Dr Ste 1N
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-5778
What is Dr. Ruggero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruggero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861487464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruggero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruggero
What is Dr. Kathleen Ruggero's specialty?
Dr. Ruggero is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Palos Heights, IL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ruggero to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kathleen Ruggero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruggero is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kathleen Ruggero accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Ruggero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Ruggero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruggero's office at (708) 361-5778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Ruggero?
Please contact Dr. Ruggero's office at (708) 361-5778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Ruggero have?
Dr. Kathleen Ruggero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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