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Who is Dr. Romea, Rheumatologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Raul Jose Romea, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Romea graduated from Our Lady of The Lake Program and completed his residency at Winthrop-University Hospital Program. Dr. Romea is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romea’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romea’s office.
Where did Dr. Romea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Winthrop-University Hospital Program
Medical School: Our Lady of The Lake Program
What languages does Dr. Romea speak?
Dr. Romea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Romea treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Romea 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. Romea. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lupus Condition
- Lupus
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Different Types of Lupus
- Atypical Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M328: Other forms of systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Gout in multiple joints
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Metabolic Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A09X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, without tophus (tophi)
- M1A09X1: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, with tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Which procedures does Dr. Romea perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raul Jose Romea may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Romea's office.
Does Dr. Romea accept my insurance?
Dr. Romea 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. Romea accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Romea in Walnut Creek, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central Health
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Romea's office located?
What is Dr. Romea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962408112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romea
What is Dr. Raul Jose Romea's specialty?
Dr. Romea is a Rheumatologist near Walnut Creek, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Romea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raul Jose Romea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romea is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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Is Raul Jose Romea accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raul Jose Romea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raul Jose Romea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raul Jose Romea?
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1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94597