Dr. Fernando J Ruiz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Fernando J Ruiz, MD, is an Interventional Cardiology specialist in Houma, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Cardiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including American Legion Hospital, Heart Hospital Of Lafayette, Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette General Surgical Hospital, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc. Dr. Fernando J Ruiz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, Apmc. Dr. Fernando J Ruiz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 876-0300 to request Dr. Fernando J Ruiz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 225 Dunn St
Houma, LA 70360-4413

Phone 1: (985) 876-0300


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Fernando J Ruiz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6305802679
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Interventional Cardiology (primary specialty)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Experience

  • Over 34 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. Fernando J Ruiz graduated from medical school in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1184662710
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, June 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 9, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He 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.
  • 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. Fernando J Ruiz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Fernando J Ruiz has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 34 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
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    Interventional Cardiology
    An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, Apmc


Practice Locations

225 Dunn St
Houma, LA 70360-4413
Phone: (985) 876-0300
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 Friday, October 9, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Fernando J Ruiz [NPI: 1184662710]Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

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