Dr. Hope Rugo, MD
San Francisco, CA
35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rugo, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hope Rugo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rugo completed her residency at U Calif. Dr. Rugo is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rugo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rugo’s office at (415) 353-7070.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rugo?
Dr. Hope Rugo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rugo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer-Novel Therapies, Clinical Trials, Complementary Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Rugo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rugo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Hematology | UCSF Medical Center, Oncology | Ucsf Med Center | UCSF Medical Center, Medical Oncology
Residency: U Calif | University of California, San Francisco | Ucsf Med Center
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Rugo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hope Rugo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rugo speak?
Dr. Rugo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rugo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Rugo 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. Rugo. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Skin Flushing
- Skin Condition
- Redness of Skin
- Blushing
- Erythema
ICD-10 Codes:
- R232: Flushing
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Which procedures does Dr. Rugo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hope Rugo 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rugo's office.
Does Dr. Rugo accept my insurance?
Dr. Rugo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rugo accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Rugo in San Francisco, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Chinese Community Health Plan
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rugo's office located?
Dr. Hope Rugo's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-7070
Recognitions
Awards
San Francisco Super Doctors
What is Dr. Rugo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033176581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rugo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rugo
What is Dr. Hope Rugo's specialty?
Dr. Rugo is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Rugo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hope Rugo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rugo is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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
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Is Hope Rugo accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hope Rugo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hope Rugo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rugo's office at (415) 353-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hope Rugo?
Please contact Dr. Rugo's office at (415) 353-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hope Rugo have?
Dr. Hope Rugo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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