JOSHUA MICHAEL RUCH M.D.
NPI 1770746257
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Traverse City, MI

Q: What is Joshua Ruch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Ruch is 1770746257. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2008.

Q: What is Joshua Ruch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Ruch was last updated on December 29, 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 July 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

217 S MADISON STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 392-8400(231) 935-7888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2020, Aug 16, 2018, Jul 19, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joshua Michael Ruch M.d. NPPES

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

JOSHUA MICHAEL RUCH M.D. (NPI 1770746257) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Traverse City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301095800) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770746257

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA MICHAEL RUCHCredential: M.D.

Location Address217 S MADISON STREETTraverse City, MI 49684

Mailing Address2513 Momentum PlChicago, IL 60689-5325 · (231) 935-6080 · Fax (231) 935-6081

Phone(231) 392-8400

Fax(231) 935-7888

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2020

✔ NPI 1770746257 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0003X

License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301095800

Definition

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

217 S MADISON STREET, Traverse City, MI 49684

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Michael Ruch 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 ID1052558053

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130717000466

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 9

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.

256 services186 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

143 services72 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

114 services93 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

95 services49 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

33 services33 patients

Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99426

Principal care management services focus on managing a single high-risk disease. This involves a health care professional directing clinical staff for the first 30 minutes each month. The aim is to monitor your health, coordinate care, and provide necessary support for your disease management.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grayling, MI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number230058

Location1100 E Michigan AveGrayling, MI 49738 · Crawford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cadillac, MI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number230081

Location400 Hobart StCadillac, MI 49601 · Wexford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Munson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Traverse City, MI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number230097

Location1105 Sixth StreetTraverse City, MI 49684 · Grand Traverse County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manistee, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number230303

Location1465 E Parkdale AveManistee, MI 49660 · Manistee County

Emergency services

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Frankfort, MI

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number231300

Location224 Park AvenueFrankfort, MI 49635 · Benzie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49684 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

$166.68 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $41.67 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

73%229 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%

Cervical Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…

45%131 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

29%474 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

32%2,810 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

87%750 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

100%527 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

40%113 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%116 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified

Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified

97%513 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

46%930 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

30%867 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

0%860 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 547 patients

Patients tobacco: 90% · 547 patients

18%68 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

73%930 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%930 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 10% · 528 patients

13%528 patients2/55-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 3

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

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

5 suppliers19 claims2,046 services$0.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

5 suppliers15 claims15 services$18.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

6 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

217 S MADISON STREET, STE 2
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Grand Traverse County (231) 935-0748

DR. ANDREW JEROME RIDDLE DO

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE, MI 49684

Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400

MS. JULIE COMFORT FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)