TERRY S RUHL MD
NPI 1588616106
Family Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
46.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2701(814) 889-7864 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Terry S Ruhl Md NPPES

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

TERRY S RUHL MD (NPI 1588616106) is an individual family medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD067582L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588616106
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameTERRY S RUHLCredential: MD
Location Address501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2Altoona, PA 16601-4810
Mailing Address501 Howard Ave, Suite F2Altoona, PA 16601-4810 · (814) 889-2701 · Fax (814) 889-7864
Fax(814) 889-7864
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1588616106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD067582L
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
501 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Other Identifiers 11

Other609897PA · Highmark Bc/bs
OtherP001710PA · Gateway Health Plan
Other52040PA · Geisinger Health Plan
Other1546800PA · Gateway Health Plan Ob
Other206692PA · Upmc For You
Other206692PA · Upmc Health Plan
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified029276PA · Medicare Part B
Medicaid0017492470001PA
Other97216PA · Unison Health Plan
Medicare UPINE49422PA
Other115160PA · Unison Health Plan Ob

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

Terry S Ruhl 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 ID345385712
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100310000287
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
30 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

46.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality17.39
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.45

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
73%44 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$22.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Emergency Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Pharmacist
501 HOWARD AVE, BLDG G
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE D204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE B204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Audiologist
501 HOWARD AVE, D203
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Counselor (Mental Health)
501 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Family Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 HOWARD AVE, ALLEGHENY FAMILY PHYSICIANS
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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 Terry Ruhl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Terry Ruhl is 1588616106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Terry Ruhl located?

Terry Ruhl practices at 501 Howard Ave Suite F2, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2701.

What is Terry Ruhl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Terry Ruhl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Terry 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.

Is Terry Ruhl affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Terry Ruhl is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Terry Ruhl was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.