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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zhu, Internist in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Ruo Zhu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zhu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhu’s office at (760) 351-4892.
What languages does Dr. Zhu speak?
Dr. Zhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Zhu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Zhu 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. Zhu. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Zhu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ruo Zhu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zhu's office.
Does Dr. Zhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 351-4892 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhu accept in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Zhu in El Centro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Inland Empire
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zhu's office located?
What is Dr. Zhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407119019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhu
What is Dr. Ruo Zhu's specialty?
Dr. Zhu is a Internist near El Centro, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Zhu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ruo Zhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zhu is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Ruo Zhu accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruo Zhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruo Zhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (760) 351-4892 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruo Zhu?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (760) 351-4892 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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