Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg
Hospice/Palliative Care in Astoria, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Astoria, New York. She attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lenox Hill Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai. Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg at 2510 30th Ave to request Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Margaret Ruttenberg |
| Former Name |
Margaret Ruth Brungraber |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6305077553 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 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. Margaret Ruttenberg attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205182938
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Margaret Ruttenberg
Medical Licenses
Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Anesthesiology / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An anesthesiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 168985 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New York, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| New York, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| New York, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 1120 |
Practice Locations
2510 30th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102-2448
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
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Thursday, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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