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Family Practice

Ruben E. Brinckhaus, MD

Works at hospitals in Arcata, CA · Fortuna, CA · Eureka, CA · California

Summary

Ruben E. Brinckhaus, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Arcata, CA, Fortuna, CA and Eureka, CA. NPI 1891708806. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ruben E. Brinckhaus, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Providence Medical FoundationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ruben E. Brinckhaus work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ruben E. Brinckhaus at 3 hospitals: Mad River Community Hospital, Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital and Providence St Joseph Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ruben E. Brinckhaus see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Fortuna, CA and Santa Rosa, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ruben E. Brinckhaus's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Ruben E. Brinckhaus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruben E. Brinckhaus accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ruben E. Brinckhaus?
(707) 725-3361, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ruben E. Brinckhaus's NPI number?
1891708806. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ruben E. Brinckhaus works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruben E. Brinckhaus at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ruben E. Brinckhaus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ruben E. Brinckhaus as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group
  • Fortuna Family Medicine Inc8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Fortuna

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fortuna, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891708806
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians