22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ruiz, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Maria Ruiz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruiz graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English, Portuguese, 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.
Where did Dr. Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: George Washington University Hospital
Residency: George Washington University Medical Center | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Ruiz board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Ruiz, MD is board certified by the 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
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ruiz treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maria Ruiz may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ruiz in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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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 1811947260.
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. Maria Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ruiz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maria Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ruiz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: The George Washington University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Maria Ruiz accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Maria Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Ruiz have?
Dr. Maria Ruiz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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