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Dr. Cara Ruiz, MD

Orange, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ruiz, Pediatrician in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Cara Ruiz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Ruiz graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office at (714) 633-7111.

    Where did Dr. Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Ruiz board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Cara Ruiz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Ruiz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ruiz treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. 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. 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.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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 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:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Contact
    • Contact Eczema
    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Cara Ruiz may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 633-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Ruiz in Orange, 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

    • CalOptima

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?

    Dr. Cara Ruiz's Primary Practice

    1920 E Katella Ave Ste M

    Orange, CA 92867

    (714) 633-7111

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

    Dr. Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457458135.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruiz?

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

    What is Dr. Cara Ruiz's specialty?

    Dr. Ruiz is a Pediatrician near Orange, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ruiz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cara Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ruiz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Cara Ruiz accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Cara Ruiz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (714) 633-7111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cara Ruiz?

    Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (714) 633-7111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cara Ruiz have?

    Dr. Cara Ruiz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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