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Dr. Ruqaya Fatima, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fatima, Family Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Ruqaya Fatima, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fatima is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fatima’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fatima’s office at (925) 286-9000.

    Is Dr. Fatima board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruqaya Fatima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fatima speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fatima typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fatima 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. Fatima. 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fatima typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruqaya Fatima may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fatima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fatima accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fatima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 286-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fatima accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Fatima in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fatima's office located?

    Dr. Ruqaya Fatima's Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 160

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (925) 286-9000

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    Dr. Ruqaya Fatima's Practice 2

    380 Civic Dr Ste 100

    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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    Dr. Ruqaya Fatima's Practice 3

    2305 Camino Ramon Ste 130

    San Ramon, CA 94583

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

    Dr. Fatima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013127554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fatima?

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

    What is Dr. Ruqaya Fatima's specialty?

    Dr. Fatima is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ruqaya Fatima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fatima is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Sutter Delta 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Ruqaya Fatima accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ruqaya Fatima is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruqaya Fatima offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fatima's office at (925) 286-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruqaya Fatima?

    Please contact Dr. Fatima's office at (925) 286-9000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fatima's office located?

    Dr. Fatima's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA, Pleasant Hill, CA, and San Ramon, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruqaya Fatima have?

    Dr. Ruqaya Fatima is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.