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DONALD RUCH CRNA
NPI 1871575191
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hartwell, GA

Active since November 14, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
93 TREE LN, HARTWELL, GA 30643(706) 376-3686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Donald Ruch Crna NPPES

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

DONALD RUCH CRNA (NPI 1871575191) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hartwell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN126254) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is affiliated with Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871575191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD RUCHCredential: CRNA
Location Address93 TREE LNHartwell, GA 30643-9231
Mailing Address93 Tree LnHartwell, GA 30643-9231 · (706) 376-3686
Phone(706) 376-3686
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2013
✔ NPI 1871575191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · RN126254✔ Licensed in CA · 3192
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
93 TREE LN, Hartwell, GA 30643
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid283726614AGA
Medicaid283726614BGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Donald Ruch Crna 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 ID5890894687
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090519000594

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Ruch reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vituity-Georgia Anesthesia PC
11 mi
Anesthesiology
367 CLEAR CREEK PKWY
Lavonia, GA 30553
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356190888 (706) 356-7800
Ingram Anesthesia Inc
39 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1750 S LUMPKIN ST
Athens, GA 30606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073767182 (706) 353-2550
Aaoc Anesthesia LLC
68 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1990 RIVERSIDE PKWY
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578827069 (678) 689-1100
Clinical Colleagues LLC
455 mi
Anesthesiology
1250 S WASHINGTON ST
Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992725766 (850) 985-9180
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
798 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
17 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Lavonia, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110027
Location367 Clear Creek ParkwayLavonia, GA 30553 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30643 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Donald Ruch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Ruch is 1871575191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Donald Ruch located?

Donald Ruch practices at 93 Tree Ln, Hartwell, GA 30643. The listed phone number is (706) 376-3686.

What is Donald Ruch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Donald Ruch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Ruch 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Donald Ruch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Ruch reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Vituity-Georgia Anesthesia PC (Lavonia, GA), Ingram Anesthesia Inc (Athens, GA), Aaoc Anesthesia LLC (Lawrenceville, GA), Clinical Colleagues LLC (Van Wert, OH) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Donald Ruch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Ruch accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Donald Ruch 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 Donald Ruch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Ruch is affiliated with Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Ruch was last updated on March 4, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.