Ruben Nava-Bahena, MD
NPI 1386834901 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Nava-Bahena, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1386834901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386834901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016032192 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 2016032192 (MO)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
61 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $118 |
| Preparation of 2 Donor Lungs32856 | 14 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $151 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$151 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-30
- Last updated
- 2026-02-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Nava-Bahena's NPI number?
- Ruben Nava-Bahena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386834901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Nava-Bahena's specialty?
- Ruben Nava-Bahena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Nava-Bahena located?
- Ruben Nava-Bahena's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Ruben Nava-Bahena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Nava-Bahena is (314) 362-7260.
- Does Ruben Nava-Bahena accept Medicare?
- Ruben Nava-Bahena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Nava-Bahena's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Nava-Bahena's NPI (1386834901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.