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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rugama, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Mission, TX?
Dr. Francisco Rugama, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mission, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Rugama graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine; Hosp De La Concepcion, Internal Medicine; Caguas Reg Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Rugama is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rugama’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rugama’s office at (956) 581-2770.
Where did Dr. Rugama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine; Hosp De La Concepcion, Internal Medicine; Caguas Reg Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Barnabas Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Rugama speak?
Dr. Rugama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rugama typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rugama 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. Rugama. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rugama typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Rugama may include:
Please contact Dr. Rugama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rugama accept my insurance?
Dr. Rugama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 581-2770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rugama accept in Mission, TX?
Dr. Rugama in Mission, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rugama's office located?
Dr. Francisco Rugama's Primary Practice
2121 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 4
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 581-2770
What is Dr. Rugama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rugama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699751370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rugama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rugama
What is Dr. Francisco Rugama's specialty?
Dr. Rugama is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Mission, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Francisco Rugama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rugama is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Francisco Rugama accepting new patients in Mission, TX?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Rugama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francisco Rugama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rugama's office at (956) 581-2770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francisco Rugama?
Please contact Dr. Rugama's office at (956) 581-2770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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