Nivia Ruiz

Overview

Nivia Ruiz is a Palliative Medicine provider in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Ruiz has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Puerto Rico, 2005.0

Residency

Hospital De La Concepcion (Puerto Rico)

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Hospital Affiliations

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AultCare
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
CommuniCare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Paramount
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • PPO
Primetime Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Univera Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 24 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Martin North Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
501 Southeast Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


Similar Doctors
Expertise in
4
conditions
Palliative Medicine
Expertise in
4
conditions
Palliative Medicine

Office

787 37th St Ste 200, 
Vero Beach, FL 
 (26.2 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Marcus Malone is a Palliative Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Malone is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Rhabdomyolysis, and Muscle Atrophy.

Expertise in
2
conditions
Palliative Medicine
Expertise in
2
conditions
Palliative Medicine

HCA Florida JFK Hospital

5301 S Congress Ave, 
Lake Worth, FL 
 (50.3 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Thomas Abraham is a Palliative Medicine provider in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Abraham is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Expertise in
0
conditions
Palliative Medicine
Expertise in
0
conditions
Palliative Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

200 SE Hospital Ave, 
Stuart, FL 
 (12.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Melanie Van Amsterdam is a Palliative Medicine provider in Stuart, Florida. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nivia Ruiz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nivia Ruiz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nivia Ruiz by calling their office at 772-288-5858. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nivia Ruiz a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nivia Ruiz is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Nivia Ruiz specialize in?

While Dr. Nivia Ruiz is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Nivia Ruiz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nivia Ruiz has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Nivia Ruiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nivia Ruiz accept my insurance?

Dr. Nivia Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 772-288-5858 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Ruiz's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile