Dr. Fred M Ruefer
Orthopedic Surgery in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Fred M Ruefer, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including W W Hastings Indian Hospital. Dr. Fred M Ruefer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cherokee Nation. Dr. Fred M Ruefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (918) 458-3100 to request Dr. Fred M Ruefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Fred M Ruefer |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5395634760 |
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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 52 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. Fred M Ruefer attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1174528806
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 17, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 23, 2010
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. Fred M Ruefer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Fred M Ruefer has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 52 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 12652 | Oklahoma |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Cherokee Nation | 234 |
Practice Locations
100 S Bliss Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2512
Phone: (918) 458-3100
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
16944 W Cherokee
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2512
Phone: (918) 458-6218
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
Monday, August 23, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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