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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kantor, Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Ruth Kantor, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. She has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Kantor graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Medical Oncology; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kantor is fluent in English, Bulgarian, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kantor’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kantor’s office at (410) 337-7354.
Where did Dr. Kantor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Medical Oncology; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kantor speak?
Dr. Kantor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
Russian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kantor typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kantor 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. Kantor. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kantor typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kantor 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. Kantor. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Kantor accept my insurance?
Dr. Kantor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 337-7354 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kantor accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Kantor in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kantor's office located?
What is Dr. Kantor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kantor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619937141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kantor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kantor
What is Dr. Ruth Kantor's specialty?
Dr. Kantor is a Internist near Baltimore, MD.
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. Ruth Kantor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kantor is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center 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
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Is Ruth Kantor accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Kantor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Kantor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kantor's office at (410) 337-7354 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Kantor?
Please contact Dr. Kantor's office at (410) 337-7354 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Physicians Pavilion East
6565 N Charles St Ste 210
Baltimore, MD 21204