Dr. Reuben C Rutland
General Surgery in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Reuben C Rutland, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospitals Inc. Dr. Reuben C Rutland also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Methodist Hospitals Inc. Dr. Reuben C Rutland accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 738-4926 to request Dr. Reuben C Rutland the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Reuben C Rutland |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3577756022 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 26 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. Reuben C Rutland attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1497802151
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 4, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 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 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. Reuben C Rutland
Medical Licenses
Dr. Reuben C Rutland has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 26 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 36116452 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- The Methodist Hospitals Inc
| The Methodist Hospitals Inc | 81 |
Practice Locations
200 E 89th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410-7318
Phone: (219) 738-4926
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, September 8, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 23, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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