Dr. Yelitza Ruiz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Yelitza Ruiz, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Hima-San Pablo Bayamon. Dr. Yelitza Ruiz does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Yelitza Ruiz at Centro Medico to request Dr. Yelitza Ruiz the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Centro Medico
San Juan, PR 00935-0001
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Yelitza Ruiz
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3375618820
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Preventative Medicine

Experience

  • Over 23 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. Yelitza Ruiz attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1952412918
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Yelitza Ruiz has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 23 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

Centro Medico
San Juan, PR 00935-0001
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 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, April 15, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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