DR. WILLIAM CHALMERS RUFFIN DO
NPI 1023578804
Otolaryngology in Opelika, AL
About Dr. William Chalmers Ruffin Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WILLIAM CHALMERS RUFFIN DO (NPI 1023578804) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Kentucky (TP324) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. William Chalmers Ruffin Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show William Ruffin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Opelika, AL 36801
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is William Ruffin's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Ruffin is 1023578804. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.
Where is William Ruffin located?
William Ruffin practices at 1965 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (859) 257-5405.
What is William Ruffin's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is William Ruffin enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William Ruffin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for William Ruffin's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Ruffin reassigns Medicare benefits to East Alabama Ear, Nose, & Throat, PC (Opelika, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Ruffin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does William Ruffin accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list William Ruffin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for William Ruffin was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 55 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. William Chalmers Ruffin, DO · NPI 1023578804
Otolaryngology physician in Opelika, Alabama. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 20, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1023578804 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 20, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** TP324 (Kentucky)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1965 1ST AVE, Opelika, AL 36801-5403
- **Phone:** (859) 257-5405 · **Fax:** (334) 705-0378
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** East Alabama Ear, Nose, & Throat, PC (NPI 1942228655, Opelika, AL), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 31, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1023578804) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.