Dr Ruqaya Fatima, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Ruqaya Fatima, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice John Muir Physician Network and her current practice location is 1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 286-9000.

Dr Ruqaya Fatima is licensed to practice in California (license number A113642) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1013127554.

Contact Information

Dr Ruqaya Fatima, MD
1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168
(925) 286-9000
(925) 296-9071

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruqaya Fatima
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience24 Years
Location1450 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruqaya Fatima graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013127554
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961548003
  • Enrollment ID: I20110317000588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruqaya Fatima such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013127554NPI-NPPES
P01332923OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A113642 (California)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301087928 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
San Ramon Regional Medical CenterSan ramon, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Muir Physician Network6608789813442

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ruqaya Fatima allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJohn Muir Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841407665
PECOS PAC ID: 6608789813
Enrollment ID: O20031226000143

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ruqaya Fatima is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ruqaya Fatima, MD
Dept 34929, P.o. Box 39000,
San Francisco, CA 94139-0001

Ph: (925) 952-2828
Dr Ruqaya Fatima, MD
1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168

Ph: (925) 286-9000

Reviews and Comments


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