Dr. Ignacio Rua
General Surgery in Palmetto Bay, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ignacio Rua, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Palmetto Bay, Florida. He attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Hospital Of Miami Inc, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Dr. Ignacio Rua also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fresenius Vascular Care South Florida Llc. Dr. Ignacio Rua accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (305) 420-6493 to request Dr. Ignacio Rua the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ignacio Rua |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3274421516 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 35 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. Ignacio Rua attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1235132549
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, December 13, 2013
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 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. Ignacio Rua
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ignacio Rua has been primarily specialized in Vascular Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
click for detail Vascular Surgery A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
| ME-0066659 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| ME-0066659 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Miami, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Homestead, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Miami, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Fresenius Vascular Care South Florida Llc
| Fresenius Vascular Care South Florida Llc | 5 |
Practice Locations
8770 SW 144th St
Palmetto Bay, FL 33176-7217
Phone: (305) 420-6493
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, December 13, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Ignacio Rua [NPI: 1235132549]General Surgery, Vascular Surgery