Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland
General Surgery in Rochester, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Rochester, New York. She attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital Of Rochester. Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Greater Rochester Breast Surgery. Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (585) 454-6720 to request Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ruth Ellen Hetland |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9638346992 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 48 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. Ruth Ellen Hetland attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1457318966
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 18, 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 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. Ruth Ellen Hetland
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 48 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| 149798 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Rochester, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rochester, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Greater Rochester Breast Surgery
| Greater Rochester Breast Surgery | 2 |
Practice Locations
2235 Clinton Ave S
Rochester, NY 14618-2623
Phone: (585) 454-6720
Fax: (585) 454-7328
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
2235 Clinton S Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-2623
Phone: (585) 454-6720
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
Tuesday, December 18, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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