Dr. Carmen Ruiz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Glendale, California. She attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). She is affiliated with many hospitals including Glendale Mem Hospital & Hlth Center, St John Medical Center Inc. Dr. Carmen Ruiz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Petar Vukasin M D Inc. Dr. Carmen Ruiz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (818) 244-8161 to request Dr. Carmen Ruiz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 222 W Eulalia St
Glendale, CA 91204-2850

Phone 1: (818) 244-8161


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carmen Ruiz
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0547161630
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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

  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 28 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. Carmen Ruiz attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1003886490
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - 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.
  • MHI - She does 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 - 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. Carmen Ruiz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carmen Ruiz has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 28 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Petar Vukasin M D Inc


Practice Locations

222 W Eulalia St
Glendale, CA 91204-2850
Phone: (818) 244-8161
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Carmen Ruiz [NPI: 1003886490]Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Surgery

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