Dr. Joel L. Rush
Last updated: Jul 6, 2018

Dr. Joel L. Rush

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 36 years
  • Graduated from: Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1985
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1609865542

Dr. Joel L. Rush DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 1960 Northeast 47th Street Suite 102 in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Can help patients with the following: Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Hammer Toe, Scoliosis, Tennis Elbow, Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609865542. Appointment can be made via the phone number (954) 463-3200. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Joel Rush, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joel L. Rush.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel L. Rush

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joel L. Rush as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

AvMed

Network data as of Aug 31, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from AvMed
AvMed plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze Mid-South 0 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze Mid-South 5500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze Mid-South CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze Orlando 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze Orlando 6000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze Orlando CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze South FL 3800 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze South FL 7000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze South FL CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold Mid-South 2250 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold Mid-South 850 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold Mid-South CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold Orlando 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold Orlando CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold South FL 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold South FL CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze Mid-South EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Mid-South 3800 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Mid-South 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Mid-South CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Orlando 3500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Orlando 5000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver Orlando CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver South FL 2850 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver South FL 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver South FL CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Partnered Care Classic Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Partnered Care Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Partnered Care Premier Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Partnered Care Premier Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Partnered Care Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joel L. Rush is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Joel L. Rush is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Zimmer Biomet $321
Depuy $230
Smith \u0026 Nephew $212

Other

Food and Beverage $2411

Studies

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE OF OSTEO MEDICINE

Graduated in 1985

Affiliated practices

A Healthier You Wellness Center Inc.
1960 Northeast 47th Street
Fort Lauderdale, 33308 FL
(954) 772-4553

Affiliated hospitals

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, 33316 FL
(954) 355-4400

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Joel Rush?

Dr. Joel Rush's office is located at 1960 Northeast 47th Street Suite 102 in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.

Does Dr. Joel Rush accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?

Yes, Dr. Joel Rush is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Joel Rush affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Joel Rush is affiliated with BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER.

What conditions does Dr. Joel Rush treat?

Dr. Joel Rush provides treatment for Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Hammer Toe, Scoliosis, Tennis Elbow, Whiplash. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Joel Rush have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Joel Rush is affiliated with A Healthier You Wellness Center Inc..