1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Maryland
  4. Bethesda
  5. Pediatrics
  6. NPI Profile

DR. RICHARD CHARLES RUCK II M.D.
NPI 1447351531
Pediatrics in Bethesda, MD

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4494 PALMER RD N, WALTER REED NMMC, BETHESDA, MD 20814(571) 423-9616 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Charles Ruck Ii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD CHARLES RUCK II M.D. (NPI 1447351531) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Kentucky (32895) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447351531
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD CHARLES RUCK IICredential: M.D.
Location Address4494 PALMER RD N, WALTER REED NMMCBethesda, MD 20814
Mailing Address5331 Sw 7th Avenue RdOcala, FL 34471-7465 · (571) 423-9616
Phone(571) 423-9616
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1447351531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 32895
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesTaxonomy 2080P0208X · License 162326 (FL)
4494 PALMER RD N, Bethesda, MD 20814
Open in Google Maps ↗

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. Richard Charles Ruck Ii M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 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
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

LYNN ANNE NASH PHD, RN, PHCNS-BC
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-4512
JENNIFER MARIE SABINO M.D.
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
JANINE FARAJ MD
General Practice
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (480) 452-2460
DR. TORI SMITH MD
General Practice
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
JENNY HELD MD
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (215) 208-2828
DR. SHAWN JAMISON MILLER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-9046
DR. RYAN KELLY MACVICAR MD
Military Health Care Provider
4494 PALMER RD N, BLDG 19
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-1795
GENESIS JAMES
Military Health Care Provider
4494 PALMER RD N
APO, AA 20814
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000

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 Richard Ruck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ruck is 1447351531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Richard Ruck located?

Richard Ruck practices at 4494 Palmer Rd N Walter Reed Nmmc, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (571) 423-9616.

What is Richard Ruck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Richard Ruck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ruck is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ruck was last updated on October 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.