Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva
Infectious Disease in San Ramon, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in San Ramon, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, San Ramon Regional Medical Ctr, Sutter Solano Medical Center. Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Infectious Disease Medical Group. Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (925) 867-3829 to request Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Benedict Cortez Villanueva |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7416140843 |
| 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
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 34 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. Benedict Cortez Villanueva graduated from medical school in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376601690
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 18, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Benedict Cortez Villanueva
Medical Licenses
Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| A61699 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oakland, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| San Ramon, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Vallejo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Infectious Disease Medical Group
| Infectious Disease Medical Group | |
Practice Locations
5401 Norris Canyon Rd
Ste 300
San Ramon, CA 94583-5406
Phone: (925) 867-3829
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, February 18, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Benedict Cortez Villanueva [NPI: 1376601690]Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine