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Thoracic Surgery

Ruben G. Nava-Bahena, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Ruben G. Nava-Bahena, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 747-4850. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ruben G. Nava-Bahena had 72 Original Medicare patients and 145 services. NPI 1386834901. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110 · Directions
  • Phone: (314) 747‑4850
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • Group practice: Washington University
  • Medical school: graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ruben G. Nava-Bahena, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ruben G. Nava-Bahena accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruben G. Nava-Bahena accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ruben G. Nava-Bahena see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 145 services for Ruben G. Nava-Bahena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ruben G. Nava-Bahena's NPI number?
1386834901. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ruben G. Nava-Bahena, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients72
Services billed to Medicare145
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)35 services
  2. Preparation of 2 donor lungs (32856)14 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • COPD54%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes42%

Hospitals where Ruben G. Nava-Bahena works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruben G. Nava-Bahena at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ruben G. Nava-Bahena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ruben G. Nava-Bahena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington University

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386834901
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians