DR. RUBEN E BRINCKHAUS MD
NPI 1891708806
Family Medicine in Fortuna, CA

Q: What is Ruben Brinckhaus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Brinckhaus is 1891708806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Q: What is Ruben Brinckhaus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Brinckhaus was last updated on February 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

874 MAIN ST, FORTUNA, CA 95540(707) 725-3334(707) 725-2455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Ruben E Brinckhaus Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RUBEN E BRINCKHAUS MD (NPI 1891708806) is an individual family medicine provider in Fortuna, California, licensed in California (00G61840) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891708806

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN E BRINCKHAUSCredential: MD

Location Address874 MAIN STFortuna, CA 95540-1926

Mailing Address874 Main StFortuna, CA 95540-1926 · (707) 725-3334 · Fax (707) 725-2455

Phone(707) 725-3334

Fax(707) 725-2455

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2010

✔ NPI 1891708806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 00G61840

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

874 MAIN ST, Fortuna, CA 95540

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE85745

Medicaid00G61840CA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G61840CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ruben E Brinckhaus Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224027297

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040506001742

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

65 services64 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95540 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.32 typical visit price

range $58.87 – $176.60

Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.36 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.60

Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 32

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

11 suppliers127 claims276 services$4.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

9 suppliers26 claims39 services$1.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

1 supplier23 claims4,600 services$1.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Lubricant, per ounce A4402

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier15 claims120 services$1.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers39 claims39 services$42.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers26 claims51 services$1.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers42 claims42 services$111.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers43 claims96 services$42.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers26 claims122 services$21.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers42 claims42 services$64.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers59 claims59 services$22.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers38 claims38 services$19.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers80 claims429 services$2.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers13 claims13 services$7.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers28 claims28 services$12.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$13.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers35 claims35 services$18.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers46 claims46 services$15.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers58 claims60 services$6.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers99 claims99 services$43.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers118 claims118 services$109.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers38 claims38 services$37.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier32 claims980 services$2.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier16 claims960 services$5.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers31 claims4,823 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers37 claims3,000 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

2 suppliers17 claims840 services$0.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$40.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

9 suppliers84 claims84 services$198.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$18.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

1 supplier34 claims34 services$12.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers76 claims76 services$22.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FORTUNA FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Family Medicine

874 MAIN ST
FORTUNA, CA 95540

Humboldt County (707) 725-3334

MRS. MARY TERESE DODD FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

874 MAIN ST
FORTUNA, CA 95540

Humboldt County (707) 725-3334

LINDSEY MENDEZ FNP

Family Medicine

874 MAIN ST
FORTUNA, CA 95540

Humboldt County (707) 725-3334

FANNETTE DOWNIE-ALLMAN FNP

Family Medicine

874 MAIN ST
FORTUNA, CA 95540

Humboldt County (707) 725-3334

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruben Brinckhaus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Brinckhaus is 1891708806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is Ruben Brinckhaus located?

Ruben Brinckhaus practices at 874 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540. The listed phone number is (707) 725-3334.

What is Ruben Brinckhaus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ruben Brinckhaus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Brinckhaus is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Brinckhaus was last updated on February 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.