DOUGLAS JAMES RUCKMAN DO
NPI 1851442248
Emergency Medicine in Ludington, MI

Active since January 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1 N ATKINSON DR, LUDINGTON, MI 49431(231) 845-2390(231) 845-2240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Douglas James Ruckman Do NPPES

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

DOUGLAS JAMES RUCKMAN DO (NPI 1851442248) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Ludington, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5101016187) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851442248
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS JAMES RUCKMANCredential: DO
Location Address1 N ATKINSON DRLudington, MI 49431-1906
Mailing AddressPo Box 8309Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8309 · (800) 811-6964 · Fax (562) 468-0347
Fax(231) 845-2240
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2025
NPI 1851442248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in MI · 5101016187 Licensed in IN · 02006303A
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.
1 N ATKINSON DR, Ludington, MI 49431

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802-3697 · Phone (260) 425-3000
Location 2PO BOX 635004CINCINNATI, OH 45263-5004 · Phone (888) 952-6772 ext. 26772

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Douglas James Ruckman Do 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.

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.
116 services104 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.
40 services39 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.
20 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49431 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Dietitian, Registered
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Dietitian, Registered
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Dietitian, Registered
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 N ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON, MI 49431

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 Douglas Ruckman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Ruckman is 1851442248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Where is Douglas Ruckman located?

Douglas Ruckman practices at 1 N Atkinson Dr, Ludington, MI 49431. The listed phone number is (231) 845-2390.

What is Douglas Ruckman's specialty?

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

Is Douglas Ruckman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Ruckman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Ruckman was last updated on September 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.