Richard S Ruben, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Danbury, CT

Richard S Ruben, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Danbury, Connecticut. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Physicians For Women's Health, Llc and his current practice location is 90 Locust Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 792-5005.

Richard S Ruben is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 018186) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104929207.

Contact Information

Richard S Ruben, MD
90 Locust Avenue,
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-5005
(203) 791-9899

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard S Ruben
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience53 Years
Location90 Locust Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard S Ruben attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104929207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264585462
  • Enrollment ID: I20090806000004

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard S Ruben such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104929207NPI-NPPES
001181866MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 018186 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physicians For Women's Health, Llc3274430665277

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard S Ruben allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhysicians For Women's Health, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801826680
PECOS PAC ID: 3274430665
Enrollment ID: O20031215000455

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard S Ruben is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard S Ruben, MD
90 Locust Avenue,
Danbury, CT 06810

Ph: (203) 792-5005
Richard S Ruben, MD
90 Locust Avenue,
Danbury, CT 06810

Ph: (203) 792-5005

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