Dr. Ruben James Torrez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ruben James Torrez, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Portales, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Roosevelt General Hospital. Dr. Ruben James Torrez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Roosevelt County Special Hospital District. Dr. Ruben James Torrez may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ruben James Torrez at 42121 Us Hwy to request Dr. Ruben James Torrez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 42121 Us Hwy
Portales, NM 88130-9357
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ruben James Torrez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729990155
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Ruben James Torrez attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770546756
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 30, 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 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. Ruben James Torrez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ruben James Torrez has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Roosevelt General Hospital


Practice Locations

42121 Us Hwy
Portales, NM 88130-9357
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, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, January 30, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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