Dr. John T Ruxer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John T Ruxer, DO, is a Pain Management specialist in Paducah, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Paducah, Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Lourdes Hospital, Marshall County Hospital. Dr. John T Ruxer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Orthopedic Associates Sc. Dr. John T Ruxer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (270) 442-9461 to request Dr. John T Ruxer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4787 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42001-6789

Phone 1: (270) 442-9461

Fax: (270) 441-0079
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John T Ruxer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355591181
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

  • Pain Management (primary specialty)
  • Anesthesiology

Experience

  • Over 15 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. John T Ruxer graduated from medical school in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1205078987
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 27, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 21, 2014

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. John T Ruxer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John T Ruxer has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 15 years of experience.
  • Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Southern Orthopedic Associates Sc


Practice Locations

4787 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42001-6789
Phone: (270) 442-9461
Fax: (270) 441-0079
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 Thursday, August 21, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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