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Dr. David Ruckman, MD

Fullerton, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruckman, Internist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. David Ruckman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruckman completed his residency at Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruckman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruckman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruckman’s office at (714) 626-8650.

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

    • Residency: Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine | Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center - San Francisco

    Is Dr. Ruckman board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. David Ruckman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ruckman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ruckman treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ruckman 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. Ruckman. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruckman perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Ruckman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruckman's office.

    Does Dr. Ruckman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruckman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 626-8650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruckman accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Ruckman in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ruckman's office located?

    Dr. David Ruckman also offers virtual visits

    Dr. David Ruckman's Primary Practice

    2141 N Harbor Blvd Ste 25000

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (714) 626-8650

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    Dr. David Ruckman's Practice 2

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 2900

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    Dr. David Ruckman's Practice 3

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Ruckman?

    Dr. Ruckman has appointments available at his Fullerton, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Ruckman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285620658.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruckman?

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

    What is Dr. David Ruckman's specialty?

    Dr. Ruckman is a Internist near Fullerton, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Ruckman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Ruckman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruckman is affiliated with Providence St. Jude 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Ruckman accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Ruckman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Ruckman offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruckman, or call (714) 626-8650 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with David Ruckman?

    Yes, Dr. Ruckman offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ruckman, or call (714) 626-8650 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Ruckman have?

    Dr. David Ruckman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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