Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena
Last updated: Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 21 years
  • Graduation year: 2000
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1386834901

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic in Saint Louis, MO 63110. Can help patients with the following: Achalasia, Boils, Hernia, Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386834901. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 362-7260. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Cox HealthPlans

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Cox HealthPlans
Cox HealthPlans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Cox HealthPlans Bronze Expanded Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred EPO · Bronze EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred EPO · Gold EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard EPO · Gold EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect EPO · Silver EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred EPO · Silver EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard EPO · Silver EPO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery .

Bills through: Washington University

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Intuitive Surgical $1827
Edwards Lifesciences $431
Medtronic $129

Other

Food and Beverage $1313
Travel and Lodging $1258

Studies

Graduated in 2000

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated hospitals

BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
SAINT LOUIS, 63110 MO
(314) 747-3000

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena treat?

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena provides treatment for Achalasia, Boils, Hernia, Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena?

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena's office is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic in Saint Louis, MO 63110.

Has Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is affiliated with BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL.

Does Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena accept insurance?

Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is listed in-network for 7 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Cox HealthPlans. See the Marketplace plans section for details.