--- title: "Dr. Samuel A. Rusu | Family Doctor in Castro Valley, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Samuel A. Rusu, M.D. practices Family Medicine in Castro Valley, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-a-rusu-2080236439" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Samuel A. Rusu, M.D. ![Samuel A. Rusu, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/xi_I35QL4AWYpZJNPw_7qkB5sc9KO1Mckkho11iHMl8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Samuel A. Rusu, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Accepting new patients [20101 Lake Chabot RoadFloor 3Castro Valley, CA 94546](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-a-rusu-2080236439#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-a-rusu-2080236439#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-a-rusu-2080236439#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-a-rusu-2080236439#provider-services) ## About Dr. Rusu Languages English and Romanian (Basic) Gender Male Ages treated All ages ### Approach to care Dr. Samuel A. Rusu believes the best healthcare begins with listening. As a family medicine physician, he strives to build long-term relationships with patients and their families based on trust, respect, and open communication. His goal is to partner with each patient to understand their unique needs, provide evidence-based care, and support them in achieving their best possible health. Dr. Rusu is committed to treating the whole person, not just the illness, and helping patients make informed decisions that align with their values and goals. ## Education and training **Medical school:** American University of the Caribbean **Internship:** Union Hospital Program, Family Medicine **Residency:** Union Hospital Program, Family Medicine ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter East Bay Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus - Commercial HMO/POS - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions - Network HMO/POS - Network Open Access (HMO) - Network Open Access (PPO) - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Castro Valley Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/castro-valley-care-center-1043246870) 20101 Lake Chabot Road Floor 3 Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20101+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-886-3400](tel:+15108863400) 510-506-7729 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Pap smear ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Family+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Castro+Valley+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.69826150202879%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.09030598834323%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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