Ruben Brinckhaus, MD
NPI 1891708806 · Family Medicine Physician · Fortuna, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Brinckhaus, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fortuna, CA (NPI 1891708806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891708806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00G61840 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
260 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 180 | $30 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 15 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$170 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 329 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 282 | 58 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 203 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 197 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 142 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 139 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$237 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2010-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Brinckhaus's NPI number?
- Ruben Brinckhaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891708806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Brinckhaus's specialty?
- Ruben Brinckhaus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Brinckhaus located?
- Ruben Brinckhaus's practice location on file with NPPES is 874 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540-1926.
- What is Ruben Brinckhaus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Brinckhaus is (707) 725-3334.
- Does Ruben Brinckhaus accept Medicare?
- Ruben Brinckhaus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Brinckhaus's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Brinckhaus's NPI (1891708806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.