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Who is Dr. Ruiz, Internist in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Karelia Ruiz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL. She is board certified. Dr. Ruiz graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency at Hospital De Damas. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruiz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruiz’s office at (305) 828-9100.
Where did Dr. Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital De Damas | Hospital de la Concepcion Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
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 Dr. Ruiz treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Which procedures does Dr. Ruiz perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karelia 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
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 (305) 828-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruiz accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Ruiz in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica HealthCare
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruiz's office located?
Dr. Karelia Ruiz's Primary Practice
7600 W 20th Ave Ste 106
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-9100
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Karelia Ruiz?
Dr. Ruiz has appointments available at her Hialeah, FL office. Please select a date and time below.
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 1508864356.
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. Karelia Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a Internist near Hialeah, FL.
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. Ruiz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karelia Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital 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 Karelia Ruiz accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Karelia Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karelia Ruiz offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruiz, or call (305) 828-9100 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Karelia Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Ruiz's office at (305) 828-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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