RUTH BUSH MD
NPI 1316027741
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Galveston, TX

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-6787(713) 798-8367 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ruth Bush Md NPPES

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

RUTH BUSH MD (NPI 1316027741) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6810) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316027741
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameRUTH BUSHCredential: MD
Location Address1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOORGalveston, TX 77555-2348
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept 710Dallas, TX 75265-2348 · (409) 747-6240
Fax(713) 798-8367
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2022
NPI 1316027741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License Licensed in TX · L6810
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR, Galveston, TX 77555

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid148049301TX

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

Ruth Bush 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 ID9335164839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051013000642
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

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.

Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 36465
This procedure involves injecting a chemical agent into a non-functioning vein in your leg. Ultrasound technology is used to accurately locate the vein. The chemical helps to close off the vein, rerouting blood flow to healthier veins.
17 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Dermatology
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Neurological Surgery
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Dermatology
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Neurological Surgery
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Dermatology
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Ruth Bush's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Bush is 1316027741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Ruth Bush located?

Ruth Bush practices at 1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-6787.

What is Ruth Bush's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Ruth Bush enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Bush 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 Ruth Bush accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Ruth Bush 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.

Is Ruth Bush affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Bush is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Bush was last updated on September 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.