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DR. RUCHIR PURI M.D.
NPI 1386800852
Surgery in Waycross, GA

Active since August 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1908 ALICE STREET, WAYCROSS, GA 31501(912) 338-6010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Ruchir Puri M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUCHIR PURI M.D. (NPI 1386800852) is an individual surgery provider in Waycross, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (071973) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386800852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUCHIR PURICredential: M.D.
Location Address1908 ALICE STREETWaycross, GA 31501
Mailing Address1900 Tebeau StWaycross, GA 31501-6357 · (912) 338-6010
Phone(912) 338-6010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2014
✔ NPI 1386800852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 071973
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1908 ALICE STREET, Waycross, GA 31501
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ruchir Puri M.d. 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 ID5597906719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130730000551
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Shands Jacksonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100001
Location655 W 8th StJacksonville, FL 32209 · Duval County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31501 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

81.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.59

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 Ruchir Puri's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruchir Puri is 1386800852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008.

Where is Ruchir Puri located?

Ruchir Puri practices at 1908 Alice Street, Waycross, GA 31501. The listed phone number is (912) 338-6010.

What is Ruchir Puri's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ruchir Puri enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruchir Puri 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 Ruchir Puri accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare list Ruchir Puri 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 Ruchir Puri affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruchir Puri is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruchir Puri was last updated on October 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.