ROBERT CHASE RUFFO MD
NPI 1285253369
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 09, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 975-7387 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2023, May 24, 2022, Apr 9, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Robert Chase Ruffo Md NPPES

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

ROBERT CHASE RUFFO MD (NPI 1285253369) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (43675) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285253369
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT CHASE RUFFOCredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900
Mailing Address3840 Montclair RdMountain Brk, AL 35213-2804 · (912) 429-1244
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2023
NPI 1285253369 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in AL · 43675
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

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

Robert Chase Ruffo 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 ID749610350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240301001498
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 5

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.
282 services266 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.
255 services232 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.
79 services79 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.
68 services67 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.
25 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Effingham Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Springfield, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number111306
Location459 Ga Highway 119 SouthSpringfield, GA 31329 · Effingham County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Anesthesiology
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pharmacist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

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 Robert Ruffo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Ruffo is 1285253369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2020.

Where is Robert Ruffo located?

Robert Ruffo practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 975-7387.

What is Robert Ruffo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Ruffo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Ruffo 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.

Is Robert Ruffo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Ruffo is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center and Effingham Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Ruffo was last updated on October 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.