27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruchenkov, Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, CA?
Where did Dr. Ruchenkov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy
Is Dr. Ruchenkov board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Ruchenkov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ruchenkov speak?
Dr. Ruchenkov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruchenkov typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruchenkov 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. Ruchenkov. 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.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruchenkov typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruchenkov performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ruchenkov. 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.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Ruchenkov accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruchenkov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 243-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruchenkov accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Ruchenkov in Richmond, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ruchenkov's office located?
Dr. Alexander Ruchenkov's Primary Practice
901 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 243-4000
What hospitals are Dr. Ruchenkov affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ruchenkov has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ranked General Surgery
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What is Dr. Ruchenkov's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruchenkov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689785834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruchenkov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruchenkov