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Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin, MD

North Platte, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilson-Ruffin, Pediatrician in North Platte, NE?

    Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in North Platte, NE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wilson-Ruffin graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Wilson-Ruffin is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilson-Ruffin’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilson-Ruffin’s office at (985) 384-2430.

    Where did Dr. Wilson-Ruffin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Wilson-Ruffin speak?

    Dr. Wilson-Ruffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Wilson-Ruffin treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wilson-Ruffin 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. Wilson-Ruffin. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Wilson-Ruffin perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wilson-Ruffin's office.

    Does Dr. Wilson-Ruffin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilson-Ruffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 384-2430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilson-Ruffin accept in North Platte, NE?

    Dr. Wilson-Ruffin in North Platte, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • WebTPA

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    Where is Dr. Wilson-Ruffin's office located?

    Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin's Primary Practice

    601 W Leota St

    North Platte, NE 69101

    (985) 384-2430

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    Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin's Practice 2

    1055 David Dr

    Morgan City, LA 70380

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    Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin's Practice 3

    4225 Lapalco Blvd

    Marrero, LA 70072

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

    Dr. Wilson-Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174519045.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilson-Ruffin?

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

    What is Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin's specialty?

    Dr. Wilson-Ruffin is a Pediatrician near North Platte, NE. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Wilson-Ruffin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilson-Ruffin is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin accepting new patients in North Platte, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson-Ruffin's office at (985) 384-2430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson-Ruffin's office at (985) 384-2430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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