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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rucker, Family Medicine Specialist in Taft, CA?
Dr. Burnett Rucker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Taft, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Rucker completed his residency at Lac King/Drew Med Center. Dr. Rucker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rucker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rucker’s office at (661) 765-1935.
Where did Dr. Rucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac King/Drew Med Center
What languages does Dr. Rucker speak?
Dr. Rucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rucker typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker. 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:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Other Acute Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Other acute sinusitis
- Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
- Different types of acute sinus infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0180: Other acute sinusitis
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rucker typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Burnett Rucker may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Rucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 765-1935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rucker accept in Taft, CA?
Dr. Rucker in Taft, CA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rucker's office located?
What is Dr. Rucker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376553008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rucker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rucker
What is Dr. Burnett Rucker's specialty?
Dr. Rucker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Taft, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Burnett Rucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rucker is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Burnett Rucker accepting new patients in Taft, CA?
Yes, Dr. Burnett Rucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Burnett Rucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (661) 765-1935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Burnett Rucker?
Please contact Dr. Rucker's office at (661) 765-1935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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