Ruqaya Fatima, M.D.
Ruqaya Fatima is a Family Medicine specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ruqaya Fatima, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. With 26+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Walnut Creek area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.73/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 61% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1450 Treat Blvd Suite 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.73/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
691
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
651
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Ruqaya Fatima's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Dept 34929 P.O. Box 39000, San Francisco, CA 94139-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210051
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Ruqaya Fatima
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruqaya Fatima for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ruqaya Fatima
NPI records show Dr. Fatima as active with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 286-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruqaya Fatima
Practice Location
1450 Treat Blvd Suite 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168
Mailing Address
Dept 34929 P.O. Box 39000, San Francisco, CA 94139-0001
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