DR. DOUGLAS RUHL M.D.
NPI 1568782019
Otolaryngology in Tacoma, WA
About Dr. Douglas Ruhl M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DOUGLAS RUHL M.D. (NPI 1568782019) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60878924) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2010).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
Dr. Douglas Ruhl 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
TACOMA, WA 98431
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 Douglas Ruhl's NPI number?
The NPI number for Douglas Ruhl is 1568782019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2010.
Where is Douglas Ruhl located?
Douglas Ruhl practices at 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-1420.
What is Douglas Ruhl's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Douglas Ruhl enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Douglas Ruhl 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 Douglas Ruhl accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Douglas Ruhl 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Douglas Ruhl was last updated on February 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Dr. Douglas Ruhl, M.D. · NPI 1568782019
Otolaryngology physician in Tacoma, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 8, 2010.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1568782019 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 8, 2010
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** MD60878924 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 9040 JACKSON AVE, Tacoma, WA 98431-2980
- **Phone:** (253) 968-1420
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine, class of 2010
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 14, 2019
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1568782019) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.