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Dr. Domenico Ruggiero, DO

Clarks Summit, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruggiero, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Clarks Summit, PA?

    Dr. Domenico Ruggiero, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Clarks Summit, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ruggiero graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Health System Program. Dr. Ruggiero is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruggiero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruggiero’s office at (570) 587-4113.

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

    • Residency: Geisinger Health System Program

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ruggiero speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ruggiero typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ruggiero 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. Ruggiero. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ruggiero typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ruggiero performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ruggiero. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Ruggiero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruggiero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 587-4113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruggiero accept in Clarks Summit, PA?

    Dr. Ruggiero in Clarks Summit, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ruggiero's office located?

    Dr. Domenico Ruggiero's Primary Practice

    231 Northern Blvd

    Clarks Summit, PA 18411

    (570) 587-4113

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    Dr. Domenico Ruggiero's Practice 2

    1157 Lackawanna Trl

    Clarks Summit, PA 18411

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    Dr. Domenico Ruggiero's Practice 3

    66 E Tioga St

    Tunkhannock, PA 18657

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

    Dr. Ruggiero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275513145.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruggiero?

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

    What is Dr. Domenico Ruggiero's specialty?

    Dr. Ruggiero is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Clarks Summit, PA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Domenico Ruggiero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruggiero is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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 Domenico Ruggiero accepting new patients in Clarks Summit, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Domenico Ruggiero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Domenico Ruggiero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruggiero's office at (570) 587-4113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Domenico Ruggiero?

    Please contact Dr. Ruggiero's office at (570) 587-4113 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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