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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blair, Internist in Cabot, AR?
Dr. Ruth Blair, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cabot, AR. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Blair graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Blair is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blair’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blair’s office at (501) 843-4555.
Where did Dr. Blair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Is Dr. Blair board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Blair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Blair speak?
Dr. Blair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Blair typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Blair 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. Blair. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Blair typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Blair 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. Blair's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blair accept my insurance?
Dr. Blair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 843-4555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blair accept in Cabot, AR?
Dr. Blair in Cabot, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Municipal League
Consumers Choice Health Insurance Company
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blair's office located?
What is Dr. Blair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669433520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blair
What is Dr. Ruth Blair's specialty?
Dr. Blair is a Internist near Cabot, AR.
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 Blair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blair is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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 Blair accepting new patients in Cabot, AR?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Blair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Blair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (501) 843-4555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Blair?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (501) 843-4555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ruth Blair have?
Dr. Ruth Blair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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