Dr. Samuel M Ruben
Family Practice in Kapaau, Hawaii
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Samuel M Ruben, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Kapaau, Hawaii. He attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including North Hawaii Community Hospital. Dr. Samuel M Ruben also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hamakua Health Center Inc. Dr. Samuel M Ruben accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (808) 775-7204 to request Dr. Samuel M Ruben the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Samuel M Ruben |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0446331789 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 45 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Samuel M Ruben attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679606156
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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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.
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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. Samuel M Ruben
Medical Licenses
Dr. Samuel M Ruben has been primarily specialized in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Preventive Medicine / Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
click for detail Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
| A35819 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| MD5759 | Hawaii |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
North Hawaii Community Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Hamakua Health Center Inc
| Hamakua Health Center Inc | 10 |
Practice Locations
53-3925 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
Phone: (808) 775-7204
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
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Dr. Samuel M Ruben [NPI: 1679606156]Family Practice, Internal Medicine