15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheema, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Roseville, CA?
Dr. Ritu Cheema is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Roseville, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheema is fluent in English and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheema’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheema’s office at (916) 474-2653.
Is Dr. Cheema board certified as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ritu Cheema is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?
Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Cheema typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Cheema typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ritu Cheema may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 474-2653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheema accept in Roseville, CA?
Dr. Cheema in Roseville, 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
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?
What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982867966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema
What is Dr. Ritu Cheema's specialty?
Dr. Cheema is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Roseville, CA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Ritu Cheema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheema is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
When to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist. Explore 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 Ritu Cheema accepting new patients in Roseville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ritu Cheema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ritu Cheema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (916) 474-2653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ritu Cheema?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (916) 474-2653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ritu Cheema have?
Dr. Ritu Cheema is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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