RICHARD J RUFFING MD
NPI 1689628646
Family Medicine in Gaffney, SC

Q: What is Richard Ruffing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ruffing is 1689628646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Ruffing's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ruffing was last updated on December 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

722 HYATT ST, GAFFNEY, SC 29341(864) 489-2400(864) 488-3987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2020, Jan 10, 2020, Nov 23, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Richard J Ruffing Md NPPES

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

RICHARD J RUFFING MD (NPI 1689628646) is an individual family medicine provider in Gaffney, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (12817) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689628646

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD J RUFFINGCredential: MD

Location Address722 HYATT STGaffney, SC 29341-2643

Mailing AddressPo Box 743070Atlanta, GA 30374-3070 · (864) 560-0430 · Fax (864) 560-4413

Phone(864) 489-2400

Fax(864) 488-3987

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2020

✔ NPI 1689628646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 12817

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.

722 HYATT ST, Gaffney, SC 29341

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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidI28178SC

OtherP01532088SC · Railroad Medicare

OtherSC5271J577SC · Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.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

Richard J Ruffing 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 ID7315923315

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040629001083

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420007

Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cherokee Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaffney, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420043

Location1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29341 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

5 suppliers17 claims58 services$6.51 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

2 suppliers13 claims19 services$97.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers11 claims2,586 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers17 claims17 services$18.42 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.

MARY BLACK PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

722 HYATT ST, SUITE D
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 488-3336

NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Orthopaedic Surgery

722 HYATT ST, SUITE D
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 488-3336

DAVID J LYDON D.O.

Family Medicine

722 HYATT ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 489-2400

HERBERT FRANCIS BARNHILL MD

Family Medicine

722 HYATT ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 489-2400

MARY BLACK PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

722 HYATT ST, SUITE A
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 489-8168

MARY BLACK PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

722 HYATT ST, SUITE C
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 489-5001

MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM LLC

Family Medicine

722 HYATT ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 488-1400

MARY BLACK PHYSICIANS GROUP, LLC

Family Medicine

722 HYATT ST, SUITE C
GAFFNEY, SC 29341

Cherokee County (864) 591-0745

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 Ruffing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ruffing is 1689628646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is Richard Ruffing located?

Richard Ruffing practices at 722 Hyatt St, Gaffney, SC 29341. The listed phone number is (864) 489-2400.

What is Richard Ruffing's specialty?

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

Is Richard Ruffing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ruffing 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 Richard Ruffing accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 1 other insurer list Richard Ruffing 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 Richard Ruffing affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Ruffing is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ruffing was last updated on December 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.