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Dr. Nichole Ruffner, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruffner, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Nichole Ruffner, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ruffner graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine. Dr. Ruffner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruffner’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. Ruffner’s office at (415) 369-1389.

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

    • Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ruffner speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ruffner treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ruffner 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. Ruffner. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
    • Elderly Primigravida Care
    • Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Baby Growing Too Slowly
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal growth restriction
    • Small for gestational age
    • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365990: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, unspecified trimester, not applicable or 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:

    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Group B Strep Carrier During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Infection and Pregnancy
    • GBS during labor
    • Streptococcus B complicating delivery
    • Maternal GBS during birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99824: Streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
    • Geriatric primigravida care
    • Older first-time mom pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruffner perform as a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), procedures performed by an Dr. Nichole Ruffner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ruffner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruffner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 369-1389 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruffner accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Ruffner in San Francisco, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ruffner's office located?

    Dr. Nichole Ruffner's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 369-1389

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    Dr. Nichole Ruffner's Practice 2

    4860 Y St Ste 2500

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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

    Dr. Ruffner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386906428.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruffner?

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

    What is Dr. Nichole Ruffner's specialty?

    Dr. Ruffner is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near San Francisco, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Ruffner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nichole Ruffner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruffner is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Nichole Ruffner accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nichole Ruffner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nichole Ruffner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruffner's office at (415) 369-1389 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nichole Ruffner?

    Please contact Dr. Ruffner's office at (415) 369-1389 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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