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Telemedicine virtual care visits are now available by appointment for NCMA Cardiology patients. Call 707-573-6166 for additional information.

Specialty

Non-interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology

Medical school

MD, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 1991

Residencies

Residency in Internal Medicine
Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL
July 1996 – April 1999

Residency in General Surgery
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
June 1995 – June 1996

Residency in General Surgery
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
July 1991 – October 1993

Fellowships

Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
July 2004 – June 2006

Research Fellowship, Department of Cardiology
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
August 2002 – July 2004

Research Fellowship, Department of Cardiology
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
July 2000 – August 2002

Research Fellowship, Department of Cardiology
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
July 1999 – July 2000

Research Fellowship, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
November 1993 – May 1995

Bio

Dr. Ruch is passionate about quality and value in healthcare, chronic disease management, geriatric cardiology, AI in healthcare, and health science research.

NCMA Cardiology — Fountaingrove

3536 Mendocino Ave. Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-573-6166 main
707-573-6199 scheduling
Fax: 707-573-6165

Insurance plans

We currently accept the following health insurance plans:

• Aetna (Direct)
• Anthem Blue Cross of California and Prudent Buyer Network
• Beech Street Corporation
• Blue Shield of California
• Humana / Choice Care Network
• California Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC)
• CIGNA / Great West Healthcare
• Coventry / First Health Network
• Delta Health — Amy’s Kitchen
• HealthNet
• Healthsmart
• Medicare
• Meritage Medical Network
• MultiPlan/PHCS, Inc.
• Partnership HealthPlan of California
• Provider Network of America (PNOA)
• Railroad Medicare
• TRICARE
• UHC AARP Medicare Complete through Meritage (new in 2020)
• United Healthcare

Subject to change. Verify coverage with your provider or your insurance plan.