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JOEL A RUETZ PA-C
NPI 1114211729
Physician Assistant in Fort Wayne, IN

Active since June 01, 2011PECOS Enrolled
89.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
7619 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804(260) 407-8009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Joel A Ruetz Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOEL A RUETZ PA-C (NPI 1114211729) is an individual physician assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10001282A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114211729
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL A RUETZCredential: PA-C
Location Address7619 W JEFFERSON BLVDFort Wayne, IN 46804-4133
Mailing AddressPo Box 5544Lafayette, IN 47903-5544 · (765) 448-8000
Phone(260) 407-8009
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2017
✔ NPI 1114211729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 10001282A
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
7619 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherPENDINGIN · Anthem Provider Number
Medicare PINPENDINGIN
Medicare PIN183380011IN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joel A Ruetz Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Ruetz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Harbor
95 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
3909 WOODLEY RD
Toledo, OH 43606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366526782 (419) 725-3330

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
92 services91 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
84 services81 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
68 services62 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46804 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.45
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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 Joel Ruetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Ruetz is 1114211729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2011.

Where is Joel Ruetz located?

Joel Ruetz practices at 7619 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The listed phone number is (260) 407-8009.

What is Joel Ruetz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joel Ruetz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Ruetz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Ruetz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Ruetz reassigns Medicare benefits to Harbor (Toledo, OH). 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 Joel Ruetz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Ruetz was last updated on August 1, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.