Dr. Ruben A Hernandez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ruben A Hernandez, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, Hospital Metropolitano Dr Tito Mattei. Dr. Ruben A Hernandez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Orthopaedic Specialties Institute Psc. Dr. Ruben A Hernandez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 651-5580 to request Dr. Ruben A Hernandez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre
Hospital Dr. Pila, Primer Piso
Ponce, PR 00717-2112

Phone 1: (787) 651-5580

Fax: (787) 848-0318
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ruben A Hernandez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567531650
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 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. Ruben A Hernandez attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1275727802
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 27, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Ruben A Hernandez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ruben A Hernandez has been primarily specialized in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery for over 30 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Orthopaedic Specialties Institute Psc


Practice Locations

2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre
Hospital Dr. Pila, Primer Piso
Ponce, PR 00717-2112

Phone: (787) 651-5580
Fax: (787) 848-0318
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


2435 Paseo Blvd Luis A Ferrer
Ponce, PR 00717-2112
Phone: (787) 841-1085
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 Thursday, September 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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