Dr. Richard M Rucker
Pulmonary Disease in Los Alamitos, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard M Rucker, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Los Alamitos, California. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Richard M Rucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Los Alamitos Pulmonary Medical Associates Inc. Dr. Richard M Rucker may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (562) 596-2246 to request Dr. Richard M Rucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard M Rucker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6608762356 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 38 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. Richard M Rucker attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659477685
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, September 16, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 9, 2012
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. Richard M Rucker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard M Rucker has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| G61070 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| G61070 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| G61070 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Long Beach, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Los Alamitos, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Los Alamitos Pulmonary Medical Associates Inc
| Los Alamitos Pulmonary Medical Associates Inc | |
Practice Locations
10931 Cherry St
Suite 300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2496
Phone: (562) 596-2246
Fax: (562) 799-0845
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
Friday, November 9, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Richard M Rucker [NPI: 1659477685]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine