Summary

Dr. Richard Rucker is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who also practices internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With four decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Rucker brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Rucker is affiliated with UCI Health Los Alamitos and practices at multiple locations in Los Alamitos and Long Beach, California. His clinical focus includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens as well as familial lipid disorders. He performs complete blood counts and provides physical therapy services for his patients. Patients have given Dr. Rucker an average rating of 4.8 on Vitals, reflecting their satisfaction with his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 40 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Michael Rucker has 3 locations

Los Alamitos Pulmonary Medicine

3801 Katella Ave Ste 430Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Uci Health Los Alamitos

3751 Katella AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720

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PulmonologyPulmonologyNeuroradiologyCritical Care Medicine
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4.8 
40 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
Los Alamitos , CAOrange , CADowney , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Michael Rucker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Michael Rucker has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Michael Rucker has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Rucker's office located?
Dr. Richard Rucker's office is located at 3801 Katella Ave Ste 430, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Rucker affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Rucker is affiliated with Uci Health Los Alamitos.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Rucker?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Rucker here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Richard Rucker accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Rucker accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Rucker accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Rucker is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Richard Rucker's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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