NICHOLAS CHARLES RUTH
NPI 1174020473
Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Q: What is Nicholas Ruth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Ruth is 1174020473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2018.

Q: What is Nicholas Ruth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Ruth was last updated on January 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 12, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 348-1770(205) 348-1772 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2021, Apr 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Nicholas Charles Ruth NPPES

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

NICHOLAS CHARLES RUTH (NPI 1174020473) is an individual family medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (L.4708R) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vidant Duplin Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174020473

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS CHARLES RUTH

Location Address850 PETER BRYCE BLVDTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457

Mailing Address850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457 · (205) 348-1770 · Fax (205) 348-1772

Phone(205) 348-1770

Fax(205) 348-1772

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2021

✔ NPI 1174020473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · L.4708R

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License L.4708R (AL)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1380 Woods Cove RdScottsboro, AL 35768-2428 · Phone (256) 259-4444

Location 21912 Al Highway 157Cullman, AL 35058-0609 · Phone (256) 737-2000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Charles Ruth 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.

PECOS PAC ID1153672944

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231023002233

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.

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 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.

91 services89 patients

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.

87 services86 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

16 services16 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.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vidant Duplin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenansville, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340120

Location401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 · Duplin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wilson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilson, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340126

Location1705 S Tarboro StWilson, NC 27893 · Wilson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Person Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roxboro, NC

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340159

Location615 Ridge RdRoxboro, NC 27573 · Person County

Emergency services

Ecu Health Bertie Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Windsor, NC

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number341304

Location1403 S King StWindsor, NC 27983 · Bertie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers13 claims343 services$3.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4153

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers13 claims4,124 services$1.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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