Dr Reuben Last, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Dr Reuben Last, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Presbyterian Healthcare Services and his current practice location is 2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-2336.

Dr Reuben Last is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 97-299) 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 1346256997.

Contact Information

Dr Reuben Last, MD
2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-2336
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Reuben Last
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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:
  • Dr Reuben Last attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346256997
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092629022
  • Enrollment ID: I20031114000208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Reuben Last such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346256997NPI-NPPES
1346256997OtherMEDICARE (THE OTHER NUMBER)

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 97-299 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presbyterian Espanola HospitalEspanola, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Presbyterian Healthcare Services92340417081099

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePresbyterian Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104802354
PECOS PAC ID: 9234041708
Enrollment ID: O20031103000603

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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. Dr Reuben Last 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
Dr Reuben Last, MD
1501 San Pedro Dr Se, 3b-112,
Albuquerque, NM 87108-5153

Ph: (505) 265-1711
Dr Reuben Last, MD
2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-2336

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Surgery Doctors in Albuquerque, NM

Dr. Ryan P. Tyner, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10511 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: 505-262-7281    
Krista L Turner, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-272-6441    
Dr. Sylvia Marina Ramos, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1010 Las Lomas Rd Ne, Suite #1, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-248-1518    Fax: 505-248-1610
Laura Medina, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4700 Jefferson St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-925-7464    
Dr. Brian Lee Holt, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 715 Martin Luther King Ave Ne, Suite 301, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-262-7281    Fax: 505-262-7622
Deanna Gonzalez,
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Msc10 5610 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-4161    Fax: 505-272-2776
Melvin D Brown, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1648 Alameda Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: 505-944-7508    Fax: 505-998-6927

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