KENNETH RUTH JR. M.D.
NPI 1851631667
Anesthesiology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since February 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
9003 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260(615) 327-4751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2026, Apr 28, 2026, Nov 16, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kenneth Ruth Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH RUTH JR. M.D. (NPI 1851631667) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (80566) and active in the NPI registry since February 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851631667
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH RUTH JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address9003 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85260-6709
Mailing Address3980 E Navigator LnPhoenix, AZ 85050-5500 · (916) 505-4969
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1851631667 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 80566
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
9003 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Accepted 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

Kenneth Ruth Jr. 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 ID1254686108
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231208002404
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

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Specialist/Technologist, Other (Electroneurodiagnostic)
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pediatrics
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pharmacist
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Registered Nurse
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Pharmacist
9003 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

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 Kenneth Ruth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Ruth is 1851631667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2013.

Where is Kenneth Ruth located?

Kenneth Ruth practices at 9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The listed phone number is (615) 327-4751.

What is Kenneth Ruth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kenneth Ruth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Ruth 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 Kenneth Ruth accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Kenneth Ruth 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 Kenneth Ruth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Ruth is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Ruth was last updated on July 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.