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DR. STEPHEN ANTHONY RUHLMAN MD
NPI 1679599567
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Abilene, KS

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
511 NE 10TH ST, ABILENE, KS 67410(785) 263-4131(785) 263-1634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2026, Mar 18, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Stephen Anthony Ruhlman Md NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN ANTHONY RUHLMAN MD (NPI 1679599567) is an individual rheumatology provider in Abilene, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (0425629) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679599567
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN ANTHONY RUHLMANCredential: MD
Location Address511 NE 10TH STAbilene, KS 67410-2153
Mailing Address511 Ne 10th StAbilene, KS 67410-2153 · (785) 263-4131 · Fax (785) 263-1634
Phone(785) 263-4131
Fax(785) 263-1634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1679599567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 0425629
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
511 NE 10TH ST, Abilene, KS 67410
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1200 S Main St Bldg BRussell, KS 67665-2920 · Phone (785) 483-3333
Location 2407 Burkarth Rd Ste 302Warrensburg, MO 64093-3101 · Phone (660) 262-7420
Location 3800 Ravenhill Dr Ste 100&107Atchison, KS 66002-9204 · Phone (913) 367-7300 · Fax (913) 674-2030

Other Identifiers 2

Other016289163KS · Ptan
Medicaid30005325050001KS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Stephen Anthony Ruhlman 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 ID3870544950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250612000252
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Ruhlman reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospital District No. 1 Of Dickinson County, Kansas
Same address
Critical Access
511 NE 10TH ST
Abilene, KS 67410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063723617 (Kansas)
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992759633 (785) 263-2100
West Central Kansas Association Inc.
93 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
200 S MAIN ST
Russell, KS 67665
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417939729 (785) 483-3131
Amberwell Atchison Association
119 mi
Occupational Medicine
820 RAVENHILL DR, SUITE 104
Atchison, KS 66002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1932151487 (Kansas)
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609244508 (913) 360-5829
Provider Profile
134 mi
Rheumatology
10550 QUIVIRA ROAD, SUITE 320
Overland Park, KS 66215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
NPI 1023034923 (913) 888-3231
Western Missouri Medical Center
188 mi
Internal Medicine
502 BURKARTH RD
Warrensburg, MO 64093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 134 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578876751 (660) 429-2128

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 3

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
601 services256 patients
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.
24 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Salina Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salina, KS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170012
Location400 South Santa Fe AvenueSalina, KS 67401 · Saline County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Russell Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Russell, KS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number171350
Location200 S Main StreetRussell, KS 67665 · Russell County
Emergency services

Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Abilene, KS
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number171381
Location511 NE 10th StAbilene, KS 67410 · Dickinson County
Emergency services

Amberwell Atchison Association

Critical Access Hospitals · Atchison, KS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number171382
Location800 Raven Hill DriveAtchison, KS 66002 · Atchison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Western Missouri Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Warrensburg, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number260097
Location403 Burkarth RoadWarrensburg, MO 64093 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67410 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

MICHAEL GARY ZIEGLER MD
Family Medicine
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-4131
HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS
Nurse Practitioner
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-2100
HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-4131
ERICA FORBES NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-6646
DR. DIVINA ROSARIO SAN DIEGO VERNER M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-6684
RACHELLE ALLIE SIMS DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-4131
LORI J GOLBEK APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-2100
DANIEL D. BYARLAY LSCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
511 NE 10TH ST
ABILENE, KS 67410
Dickinson County (785) 263-6848

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 Stephen Ruhlman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Ruhlman is 1679599567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Stephen Ruhlman located?

Stephen Ruhlman practices at 511 NE 10th St, Abilene, KS 67410. The listed phone number is (785) 263-4131.

What is Stephen Ruhlman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Stephen Ruhlman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Ruhlman 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Ruhlman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Ruhlman reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Hospital District No. 1 Of Dickinson County, Kansas (Abilene, KS), West Central Kansas Association Inc. (Russell, KS), Amberwell Atchison Association (Atchison, KS), (Overland Park, KS) and Western Missouri Medical Center (Warrensburg, MO). 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 Stephen Ruhlman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Ruhlman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 4 other insurers list Stephen Ruhlman 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.

Is Stephen Ruhlman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Ruhlman is affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center, Russell Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Amberwell Atchison Association and Western Missouri Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Ruhlman was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.