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Dr. Barbara Ruddy, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruddy, Internist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Barbara Ruddy, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruddy graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruddy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruddy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruddy’s office at (480) 301-8000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ruddy?

    Dr. Barbara Ruddy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ruddy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Scottsdale/AZ community, Dr. Ruddy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Ruddy board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Ruddy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ruddy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ruddy treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ruddy 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. Ruddy. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruddy perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Barbara Ruddy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ruddy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruddy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 301-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruddy accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Ruddy in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • EmblemHealth

    • Government Employees Health Association

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Ruddy's office located?

    Dr. Barbara Ruddy's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    (480) 301-8000

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    Arrowhead Prim Care

    20199 N 75th Ave

    Glendale, AZ 85308

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    Dr. Barbara Ruddy's Practice 3

    13737 N 92nd St

    Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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

    Dr. Ruddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467435552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruddy?

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

    What is Dr. Barbara Ruddy's specialty?

    Dr. Ruddy is a Internist near Scottsdale, AZ.

    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. Ruddy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barbara Ruddy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruddy is affiliated with Mayo Clinic 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 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 Barbara Ruddy accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Ruddy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Ruddy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruddy's office at (480) 301-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barbara Ruddy?

    Please contact Dr. Ruddy's office at (480) 301-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Ruddy have?

    Dr. Barbara Ruddy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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