Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Barberton, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Summa Western Reserve Hospital, Summa Health Systems Hospitals, Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, Akron General Medical Center, Summa Health System Barberton Hospital. Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pioneer Physicians Network, Inc.. Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker at 101 5th St SE to request Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 101 5th St SE
Barberton, OH 44203
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher Louis Rucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587732771
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Christopher Louis Rucker attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1114115581
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Christopher Louis Rucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher Louis Rucker has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pioneer Physicians Network, Inc.


Practice Locations

101 5th St SE
Barberton, OH 44203
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, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 26, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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