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WAYNE C RUTLEDGE JR. M.D.
NPI 1629165279
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1425(409) 772-0885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Wayne C Rutledge Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

WAYNE C RUTLEDGE JR. M.D. (NPI 1629165279) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M1328) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629165279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameWAYNE C RUTLEDGE JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-1173
Mailing Address2605 Santo Domingo DrLeague City, TX 77573-3057 · (832) 594-0987
Phone(409) 772-1425
Fax(409) 772-0885
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1629165279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M1328
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Other Identifiers 9

OtherP00690098TX · Railroad Medicare
Other8BE067TX · Bcbstx
Medicaid151601501TX
Medicare PIN8143B7TX
Other1629165279TX · Tricare South
Medicare PIN322962ZM10TX
Medicare UPINH71310TX
Medicare PIN8L8270TX
Medicare PIN322962YK81TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wayne C Rutledge Jr. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Wayne Rutledge reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275761512 (954) 939-5000
Texan Star Emergency Physicians PLLC
39 mi
Emergency Medicine
132 E HOSPITAL DR
Angleton, TX 77515
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972606168 (954) 939-5000
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
229 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 with high level of medical decision making 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.
189 services184 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 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.
117 services117 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
32 services32 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.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$5.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$85.89 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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Wayne Rutledge's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wayne Rutledge is 1629165279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Wayne Rutledge located?

Wayne Rutledge practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1425.

What is Wayne Rutledge's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Wayne Rutledge enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wayne Rutledge is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Wayne Rutledge's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wayne Rutledge reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC (Galveston, TX), Texan Star Emergency Physicians PLLC (Angleton, TX) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Wayne Rutledge's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wayne Rutledge accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Wayne Rutledge 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 Wayne Rutledge was last updated on November 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.