Dr. Donald S Ruffett

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Donald S Ruffett, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Oakland Mercy Hospital. Dr. Donald S Ruffett also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Medical Services. Dr. Donald S Ruffett may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Donald S Ruffett at 801 5th St to request Dr. Donald S Ruffett the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 801 5th St
Sioux City, IA 51101-1326


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Donald S Ruffett
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1759564859
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 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. Donald S Ruffett attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093762031
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, May 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 23, 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 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 - 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. Donald S Ruffett

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Donald S Ruffett has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 52 years of experience.
  • 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

  • Mercy Rehab And Psychological Services


Practice Locations

801 5th St
Sioux City, IA 51101-1326
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, May 1, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 23, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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