42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruffing, Internist in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. John Ruffing, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruffing completed his residency at University of Oklahoma. Dr. Ruffing is fluent in English and German, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruffing’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruffing’s office at (918) 481-7700.
Where did Dr. Ruffing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: VA Medical Center
Residency: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ruffing board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Ruffing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ruffing speak?
Dr. Ruffing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ruffing typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ruffing 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. Ruffing. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ruffing typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Ruffing 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. Ruffing's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruffing accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruffing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 481-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruffing accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Ruffing in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Broward Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruffing's office located?
Dr. John Ruffing's Primary Practice
6600 S Yale Ave Ste 850
Tulsa, OK 74136
(918) 481-7700
What is Dr. Ruffing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruffing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386618817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruffing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruffing
What is Dr. John Ruffing's specialty?
Dr. Ruffing is a Internist near Tulsa, OK.
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.
Is this Dr. John Ruffing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruffing is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Ruffing accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?
No, Dr. John Ruffing is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Ruffing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruffing's office at (918) 481-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Ruffing?
Please contact Dr. Ruffing's office at (918) 481-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Ruffing have?
Dr. John Ruffing is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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