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Nicholas J. Ruggiero, II,MD,FACP,FACC,FSCAI,FSVM,FCPP Watch Video

Nicholas J Ruggiero II,MD,FACP,FACC,FSCAI,FSVM,FCPP

Jefferson University Physician

Academic Title

Associate Professor
 Director, Structural Heart Disease and Non-Coronary Interventions
Director, Jefferson Heart Institute Vascular Laboratory
Associate Director, Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship

Specialties

Cardiology
Cardiology - Interventional Cardiology

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Overview

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Departments & Programs

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Education & Fellowships

  • Jefferson Medical College, Medical School
  • Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University, Boston, MA

Years in Practice

19

Board Certification

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliation

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Insurances Accepted

Jefferson physicians accept most health insurance plans, including those listed below. However, plan acceptance may vary by practice and may be subject to change. If you have questions about whether a specific physician accepts your insurance, please contact your insurance company.

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Comprehensive
  • AmeriHealth HMO
  • AmeriHealth Major Medical
  • Cigna PPO, POS
  • Consumer Health Network PPO
  • Coventry/Health America
  • Devon
  • Evolutions (Guardian Resources)
  • Federal BCBS
  • Galaxy
  • Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • HumanaChoicePPO,Medicare,GoldPlusHMO
  • Keystone 65 HMO
  • Keystone First VIP Choice
  • Keystone First/Connect
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Medallion of New Jersey
  • Medicaid of PA
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan Inc.
  • PPO Next
  • Personal Choice (GPPPN)
  • PlanCare America
  • Postal Workers/Mailhandlers
  • Preferred Care PPO
  • Teamsters Ins
  • UPMC HMO,PPO ReadingHspEmpONLY
  • UPMC Medicare HMO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Workers Comp

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Notes

Dr. Ruggiero's subspecialties include: Valvular Heart Disease, Structural Heart Disease and Interventions and Vascular Medicine and Interventions.

Personal Statement

Dr. Ruggiero's expertise includes Valvular Heart Disease (valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve implantation), Structural Heart Disease and Interventions (ASD, PFO and left atrial appendage closure) Vascular Medicine and Interventions (including carotid artery stenting and complex peripheral interventions) complex coronary interventions and clinical research.

Awards

SCAI Gregory Braden Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year Recipient 2010
Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs 2018

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Primary Location

111 South 11th Street
Suite 6210, Gibbon Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-5050
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