Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruffin, Internist in Christiansburg, VA?
Where did Dr. Ruffin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine; Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ruffin board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ruffin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ruffin speak?
Dr. Ruffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ruffin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ruffin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ruffin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ruffin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruffin accept in Christiansburg, VA?
Dr. Ruffin in Christiansburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruffin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ruffin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ruffin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ruffin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922079086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruffin
What is Dr. Richard Ruffin's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.