Dr. Ruth L Smothers

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ruth L Smothers, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Fort Defiance, Arizona. She attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Minden Medical Center. Dr. Ruth L Smothers also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation. Dr. Ruth L Smothers accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (928) 729-8256 to request Dr. Ruth L Smothers the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Corner Of Route N12 And N 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0589

Phone 1: (928) 729-8256


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ruth L Smothers
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1456300144
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Nephrology

Experience

  • Over 49 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. Ruth L Smothers attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1821089491
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2005

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. Ruth L Smothers

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation


Practice Locations

Corner Of Route N12 And N 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0589
Phone: (928) 729-8256
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. Ruth L Smothers [NPI: 1821089491]Internal Medicine, Nephrology