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Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz

Family Medicine Specialist

Berkeley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tapia Ruiz, Family Medicine Specialist in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tapia Ruiz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapia Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapia Ruiz’s office at (801) 254-1025.

    What languages does Dr. Tapia Ruiz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tapia Ruiz typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tapia Ruiz 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. Tapia Ruiz. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tapia Ruiz typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tapia Ruiz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tapia Ruiz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tapia Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 254-1025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tapia Ruiz accept in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Tapia Ruiz in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tapia Ruiz's office located?

    Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz's Primary Practice

    3100 San Pablo Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94702

    (801) 254-1025

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    Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz's Practice 2

    1441 Constitution Blvd

    Salinas, CA 93906

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    Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz's Practice 3

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Tapia Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588238513.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapia Ruiz?

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

    What is Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz's specialty?

    Dr. Tapia Ruiz is a Family Medicine Specialist near Berkeley, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tapia Ruiz is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tapia Ruiz's office at (801) 254-1025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Saul Tapia Ruiz?

    Please contact Dr. Tapia Ruiz's office at (801) 254-1025 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tapia Ruiz's office located?

    Dr. Tapia Ruiz's offices are located in Berkeley, CA, Salinas, CA, and San Francisco, CA.