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Dr. Ruth Wang, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wang, Internist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ruth Wang, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wang’s office at (615) 936-2187.

    What languages does Dr. Wang speak?

    Dr. Wang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wang treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wang diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wang. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
    • Positive TB Blood Test
    • Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
    • IGRA Positive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Which procedures does Dr. Wang perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ruth Wang may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wang's office.

    Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 936-2187 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Wang in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wang's office located?

    Dr. Ruth Wang's Primary Practice

    1601 Precision Park Ln

    San Diego, CA 92173

    (615) 936-2187

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    Dr. Ruth Wang's Practice 2

    1620 Alpine Blvd

    Alpine, CA 91901

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    Dr. Ruth Wang's Practice 3

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400

    Berry Hill, TN 37204

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    What is Dr. Wang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033791926.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wang

    What is Dr. Ruth Wang's specialty?

    Dr. Wang is a Internist near San Diego, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Wang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruth Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ruth Wang accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Wang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Wang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (615) 936-2187 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Wang?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (615) 936-2187 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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