DR. CHARLES JOSEPH RUKUS PAC
NPI 1437185790
Physician Assistant in Silver Spring, MD

Active since June 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 FOREST GLEN RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 754-7503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Charles Joseph Rukus Pac NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES JOSEPH RUKUS PAC (NPI 1437185790) is an individual physician assistant in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (C0001968) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437185790
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES JOSEPH RUKUSCredential: PAC
Location Address1500 FOREST GLEN RDSilver Spring, MD 20910-1483
Mailing Address7510 Contee RdLaurel, MD 20707-9244 · (301) 725-4112 · Fax (301) 725-0936
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2007
NPI 1437185790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MD · C0001968
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1500 FOREST GLEN RD, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN00A058S58DC
Medicare UPIN558039MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles Joseph Rukus Pac is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 for problem of moderate severity 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.
90 services64 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity 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.
77 services77 patients
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity 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.
57 services57 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20910 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 20

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
1500 FOREST GLEN RD, HC333
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1500 FOREST GLEN RD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

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 Charles Rukus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Rukus is 1437185790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Charles Rukus located?

Charles Rukus practices at 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (301) 754-7503.

What is Charles Rukus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Charles Rukus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Rukus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Rukus was last updated on October 18, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.