Dr. Steven J Baumrucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Steven J Baumrucker, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Bristol, Virginia. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital, Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Steven J Baumrucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wellmont Medical Associates Inc. Dr. Steven J Baumrucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (276) 469-4200 to request Dr. Steven J Baumrucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 349 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24201-7009

Phone 1: (276) 469-4200
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Steven J Baumrucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628093515
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Steven J Baumrucker attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841239969
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Steven J Baumrucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Steven J Baumrucker has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Wellmont Medical Associates Inc


Practice Locations

349 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24201-7009
Phone: (276) 469-4200
Office Hours:
  • 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
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, July 10, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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