Dr. Samuel M Ruben

  • 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.

Address: 53-3925 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755

Phone 1: (808) 775-7204


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)
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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. 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

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Samuel M Ruben

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Samuel M Ruben has been primarily specialized in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
  • Preventive Medicine / Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

North Hawaii Community Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Hamakua Health Center Inc


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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, August 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Samuel M Ruben [NPI: 1679606156]Family Practice, Internal Medicine