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SALIEM F RUFFIN M.D.
NPI 1710035001
Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA

Active since January 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-8000(404) 303-3759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Saliem F Ruffin M.d. NPPES

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

SALIEM F RUFFIN M.D. (NPI 1710035001) is an individual hospitalist provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (058769) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710035001
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSALIEM F RUFFINCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 JOHNSON FERRY RDAtlanta, GA 30342-1606
Mailing Address119 Ambulance Dr, Suite 202Carrollton, GA 30117-3857 · (770) 838-8929 · Fax (770) 838-8930
Phone(404) 851-8000
Fax(404) 303-3759
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710035001 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 058769
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 058769 (GA)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid367772176AGA
Other367772176CGA · Medicaid Addl Location
Other367772176BGA · Medicaid Addl Location
OtherGRP6268GA · Medicare Group

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

Saliem F Ruffin 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.

PECOS PAC ID2062515349
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070306000519
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
427 services150 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
96 services95 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
32 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

98.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.56

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.

SHELLEY S STATON PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (770) 645-9181
TYREL FOSTER MD
Nuclear Medicine
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6323
KEVIN DAVIS
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
NICK TAHER M.D.
Hospitalist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
NORTHSIDE RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 662-2438
TAYEB AHMAD RAHIM
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (678) 553-7784
KATHRYN LYNN DEAN NP
Nurse Practitioner
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6500
VICKI DO
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (770) 530-6646

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 Saliem Ruffin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saliem Ruffin is 1710035001. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Where is Saliem Ruffin located?

Saliem Ruffin practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-8000.

What is Saliem Ruffin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Saliem Ruffin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saliem Ruffin 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 Saliem Ruffin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saliem Ruffin is affiliated with Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saliem Ruffin was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.