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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ruiz, Internist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Jose Ruiz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 1 additional practice location. 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 (562) 461-3000.
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 Internist like Dr. Ruiz typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ruiz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ruiz 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
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 (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Ruiz in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
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 1104013895.
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. Jose Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Internist near Bellflower, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jose Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Ruiz accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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