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Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine

Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Professional interests include: pain management, spine problems

790 Veterans Parkway Suite 111
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 877-4400

Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA specializing in interventional pain medicine. He graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD is affiliated with Optim Health System, Optim Pain Management, Optim Surgery Center and Optim Medical Center-Tattnall.

Office Locations

101 W Mulberry Boulevard Suite 140
Savannah, GA 31407

(912) 748-5111

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102 Rocky Ford Road
Sylvania, GA 30467

(912) 564-5236

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119b Victory Drive
Swainsboro, GA 30401

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1724b Old Reynolds Street
Waycross, GA 31501

(912) 283-1359

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242 Industrial Boulevard
Dublin, GA 31021

1-800-827-6536

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257 S Main Street
Reidsville, GA 30453

(912) 557-8980

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303 Harris Industrial Boulevard
Vidalia, GA 30474

(912) 537-0888

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322 Stephenson Avenue Suite A
Savannah, GA 31405

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42 Truman Road
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

(478) 783-4190

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602 E Long Street
Claxton, GA 30417

(912) 739-3275

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720 Old Snellville Highway Suite 150
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

(770) 601-4340

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790 Veterans Parkway Suite 111
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 877-4400

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810 Towne Park Drive Suite 100
Rincon, GA 31326

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821 S Main Street Suite C
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 705-8040

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824 Green Trace Court
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

(678) 232-0109

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961 E Winthrope Avenue
Millen, GA 30442

(478) 982-0120

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

joint injections

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint injections that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

joint aspiration

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, joint aspiration, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	248

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2013 were diagnostic procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	151
evoked potential test	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	299
injections	64
nerve block	26
pain management	26
spinal procedures	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2015 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	349
injections	125
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve block	58
nerve procedures	17
pain management	75
spinal procedures	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2016 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	536
injections	139
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve block	65
nerve procedures	29
pain management	94
spinal procedures	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, pain management and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	452
injections	99
minimally invasive procedures	35
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	35
pain management	53
spinal procedures	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, pain management and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
doctor visit	402
injections	97
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve block	13
nerve procedures	29
pain management	42
spinal procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	381
injections	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	21
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	294
injections	61
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	16
nerve procedures	12
pain management	28
spinal procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	431
doctor visit	38
injections	431

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA during 2023 were injections, aspiration, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	770
injections	267
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	17
nerve procedures	15
pain management	32
spinal procedures	17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Savannah, GA were injections, aspiration, pain management and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	126
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	332
evoked potential test	30
injections	150
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	30
nerve procedures	22
pain management	50
spinal procedures	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD.

**Gender**
Female	69
Male	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	65
Hispanic	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	28
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optim Health System

Optim Pain Management

Optim Surgery Center

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$728 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $728
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$654 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation $531	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $123
Boston Scientific Corporation	$104 WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $29	$75
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$47 BUTRANS $35	OXYCONTIN $12
AbbVie Inc.	$40 QULIPTA $40
Other	$182 COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY $28	EUFLEXXA $22	Senza $20	Zilretta $17	Relistor $16	Other $79

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,258
Food and Beverage	$497

Biography

Dr. Ruben Diaz is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine specialist in Claxton, GA, Millen, GA, and Hawkinsville, GA. Dr. Diaz is especially interested in rehabilitation. He studied medicine at Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruben Diaz, MD From 2012 - 2023

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