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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruiz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruiz graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office at (650) 299-2000.
Where did Dr. Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UCLA Med Center
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Ruiz board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine
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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruiz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ruiz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Frank Ruiz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 299-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Ruiz in Redwood City, 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
Central Health
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
Dr. Frank Ruiz's Primary Practice
1150 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 299-2000
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 1285708503.
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. Frank Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Redwood City, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Frank Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Frank Ruiz accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (650) 299-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (650) 299-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Ruiz have?
Dr. Frank Ruiz is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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