Dr. Ruben Arafiles, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery in Tamuning, GU

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruben Arafiles, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tamuning, GU. With approximately 55 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1971, Dr. Arafiles delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 633 GOV. CARLOS CAMACHO RD.

Dr. Arafiles is affiliated with Guam Healthcare Development Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

633 Gov. Carlos Camacho Rd
Suite 212

Tamuning, GU 96913

Telephone 6716466610

Fax 6716492266

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dr. Ruben P Arafiles, Pc Facility NPI 1306278114

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tamuning, GU

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

55 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 52.5 Yrs

State Avg: 32.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Tamuning, GU (9 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

10.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arafiles (55 Years) 55 Yrs

Tamuning Specialty Average (52.5 Years) 52.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$71.57	$57.62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$83.90	$75.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	12	$81.02	$77.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$78.78	$74.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	27	$61.99	$57.66
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$89.60	$82.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	48	48	$79.31	$76.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	32	$61.12	$59.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	27	$102.91	$101.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$81.07	$74.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	27	$59.47	$59.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$103.64	$103.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	34	$49.83	$49.26
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$82.26	$79.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	37	$49.30	$46.39
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$83.08	$76.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$106.37	$100.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	51	51	$81.45	$74.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	32	$47.81	$44.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$76.21	$68.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$1429.04	$1326.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	54	54	$81.08	$72.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	32	$47.34	$43.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$118.78	$100.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$115.47	$97.16
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$1499.07	$1234.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GU M1502

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MP 0450

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Guam Healthcare Development Incorporated

133 Route 3, Dededo, GU 969296911

Phone: 6716455500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kwang Ming Chen , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1396860151

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Maria Melinda Sangalang , DPM

Podiatrist

NPI 1760497309

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Jan Bollinger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1952497802

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2013

Registered at 633 GOV. CARLOS CAMACHO RD, SUITE 212, TAMUNING, GU 96913 (Tel: 6716466610)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2013

Registered at 633 GOV. CARLOS CAMACHO RD, SUITE 212, TAMUNING, GU 96913 (Tel: 6716466610)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2013

Recorded as RUBEN ARAFILES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M1502 in GU)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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