JAMES E RUF MD
NPI 1225052640
Orthopaedic Surgery in Vancouver, WA

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, MILL PLAIN ONE MEDICAL PLAZA, VANCOUVER, WA 98684(360) 418-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About James E Ruf Md NPPES

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

JAMES E RUF MD (NPI 1225052640) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Vancouver, Washington, licensed in Oregon (MD25566) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225052640
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES E RUFCredential: MD
Location Address203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, MILL PLAIN ONE MEDICAL PLAZAVancouver, WA 98684-5886
Mailing Address4900 Nw 162nd TerPortland, OR 97229-1124 · (503) 466-2936
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2022
NPI 1225052640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in OR · MD25566
Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, Vancouver, WA 98684

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid277904OR

Accepted Insurance

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

James E Ruf Md 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 ID749222990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050601000768
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98684 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, SUITE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Specialist
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Counselor (Mental Health)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, SUITE 105
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Marriage & Family Therapist
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Orthopaedic Surgery
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Otolaryngology
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, SUITE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR, SUITE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684

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 James Ruf's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ruf is 1225052640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is James Ruf located?

James Ruf practices at 203 SE Park Plaza Dr Mill Plain One Medical Plaza, Vancouver, WA 98684. The listed phone number is (360) 418-6000.

What is James Ruf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Ruf enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Ruf 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.

What insurance does James Ruf accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list James Ruf 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 James Ruf was last updated on February 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.