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Who is Dr. Ruben, Family Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Richard Ruben, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ruben is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruben’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruben’s office at (916) 536-2500.
Is Dr. Ruben board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ruben, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ruben speak?
Dr. Ruben and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ruben treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruben 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. Ruben. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Blood Glucose
- Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
- Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
- Glucose Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does Dr. Ruben perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruben 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. Ruben. 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:
- 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. Ruben accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruben accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 536-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruben accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ruben in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Alliant Health Plans
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruben's office located?
Dr. Richard Ruben's Practice 3
1201 Alhambra Blvd Ste 400
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 733-5098
What is Dr. Ruben's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881848521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruben?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruben
What is Dr. Richard Ruben's specialty?
Dr. Ruben is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ruben to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Ruben affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruben is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Ruben accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ruben is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Ruben offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruben's office at (916) 536-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Ruben?
Please contact Dr. Ruben's office at (916) 536-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Ruben have?
Dr. Richard Ruben is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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