Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Edgewood, Kentucky. She attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Elizabeth Florence, St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, St Elizabeth Medical Center. Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 301-2000 to request Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Medical Village Dr
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, KY 41017-3403

Phone 1: (859) 301-2000

Fax: (859) 301-2073
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Heather Louise Rutledge
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2163563578
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1780789412
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Heather Louise Rutledge has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 26 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Cytopathology
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    Cytopathology
    A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist’s practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the “Pap” test. However, the cytopathologist’s expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
  • Pathology / Hematology
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    Hematology
    A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

1 Medical Village Dr
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, KY 41017-3403

Phone: (859) 301-2000
Fax: (859) 301-2073
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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