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Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD
3.7 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Providence, RI.
Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD
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Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Providence, RI
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37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Ruggieri graduated from Brown University. Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Providence, RI and has 37 years experience. Dr. Ruggieri currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Kent County Memorial Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Ruggieri has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruggieri received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Ruggieri's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ruggieri also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ruggieri is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Joint Pain
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Immunization Administration
Cachexia
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Geriatric Assessment
Vaccination

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Tufts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Wayland Medical Associates
    160 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruggieri
3.7
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Feb 25, 2016
He's one of those special doctors who smiles at you. He talks with you not at you. Will discuss your problem and listen to your opinion. Love that I found him 18 years ago. ??
Jaqueline Munson in Cumberland, RI — Feb 25, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University
    1987
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruggieri's profile.

Dr. Ruggieri frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Kent County Memorial Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI

  • Kent County Memorial Hospital

    455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI