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Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: bronchitis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), coronary artery disease, and more.

34637 US Hwy 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 786-1673

Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD is an internist in Palm Harbor, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1973 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth and TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

34637 US Hwy 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Some issues Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	29
doctor visit	1613
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
musculoskeletal imaging	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	58
vascular procedures	29
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	143
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	17
doctor visit	1411
musculoskeletal imaging	22
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
vascular procedures	20
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	140
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

chronic care	27
doctor visit	1258
musculoskeletal imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	20

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	230
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	1230
musculoskeletal imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	18

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	110
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1141
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	15
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	104
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	977

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	855

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1515

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD treated as an internist in Palm Harbor, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and chronic care.

blood draw	11
cardiac procedures	23
chronic care	27
doctor visit	1226
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD.

**Gender**
Female	213
Male	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	372
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	72
75 to 84	144
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1973. He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1973)

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AdventHealth

TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Standard, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, TRICARE Prime, Assurant Health, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, WellCare, Freedom Health, Workers' Compensation, AvMed, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Golden Rule, Staywell, GEHA, Coventry PPO, Care Plus Medicare, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Coventry HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Oscar Health, United Medical Resources, Florida Hospital Health Insurance, Hillsborough County Healthcare, Ambetter, Sunshine State, AdventHealth Advantage Plan, Wellmed and Simply Health Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE Standard

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

TRICARE Prime

Assurant Health

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

WellCare

Freedom Health

Workers' Compensation

AvMed

Amerigroup

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Golden Rule

Staywell

GEHA

Coventry PPO

Care Plus Medicare

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

First Health

Coventry HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Oscar Health

United Medical Resources

Florida Hospital Health Insurance

Hillsborough County Healthcare

Ambetter

Sunshine State

AdventHealth Advantage Plan

Wellmed

Simply Health Plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.42 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palm Harbor, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hugh Alexander Rutledge, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$462 Repatha $334	Prolia $124	$4
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$252 JARDIANCE $69	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $52	Pradaxa $25	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $17	STIOLTO $14	Other $74
Pfizer Inc.	$203 PREVNAR - 13 $128	ABRYSVO $15	VIAGRA $14	PREVNAR 13 $13	CHANTIX $12	Other $22
Shionogi Inc	$135 Osphena $135
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$117 BREO $43	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $22	ANORO $22	FLOVENT $18	BOOSTRIX $12
Other	$810 VYVANSE $77	INVOKANA $73	PNEUMOVAX 23 $64	BUTRANS $46	Tresiba $45	Other $505

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,976
Education	$4

Biography

These areas are among Dr. Hugh Rutledge's clinical interests: bronchitis, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and hypothyroidism. He is professionally affiliated with AdventHealth. Dr. Rutledge graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). He can take Amerigroup, AvMed, Blue California, and more. Dr. Rutledge welcomes new patients at his office inPalm Harbor, FL as reported by Doctor.com.

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