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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cai, Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ru Cai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Cai graduated from Xinjiang Medical University, completed her residency at Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, and is currently affiliated with Main Hospital. Dr. Cai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cai’s office at (916) 734-7506.
Where did Dr. Cai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | McLaren-Flint Program
Medical School: Xinjiang Med Coll- Urumqi- Xinjiang Uygur- China | Xinjiang Medical University
Is Dr. Cai board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ru Cai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cai speak?
Dr. Cai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cai typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cai 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. Cai. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cai typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ru Cai may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Cai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cai accept my insurance?
Dr. Cai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-7506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cai accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Cai in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cai's office located?
What is Dr. Cai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134230220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cai
What is Dr. Ru Cai's specialty?
Dr. Cai is a Internist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ru Cai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cai is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ru Cai accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ru Cai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ru Cai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cai's office at (916) 734-7506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ru Cai?
Please contact Dr. Cai's office at (916) 734-7506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ru Cai have?
Dr. Ru Cai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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