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Dr. John Rucker, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.3 (12)
Map Pin Small North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. John Rucker, MD

Dr. John Rucker, MD is a Pulmonologist in North Charleston, SC. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center. Dr. Rucker, completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University. Patients rated Dr. Rucker an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Rucker works at Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care in North Charleston, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Respiratory Failure and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Rucker's Office Locations

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    Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care
    9150 Medcom St Ste B, North Charleston, SC 29406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
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    • Aetna
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    • American Republic
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Planned Administration Inc
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    • Universal American

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.3
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    About Dr. John Rucker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1568462661
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital - St. Louis
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    Residency
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University
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    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
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    • Pulmonology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Trident Medical Center
    • Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Rucker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rucker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rucker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rucker works at Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care in North Charleston, SC. View the full address on Dr. Rucker’s profile.

    Dr. Rucker has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, Respiratory Failure and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rucker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Rucker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rucker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Rucker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Rucker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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