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DR. JAMES S RUCKEL DC
NPI 1871582783
Chiropractor in Fort Wayne, IN

Active since October 14, 2005
7313 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804(260) 436-5200(260) 436-1103 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James S Ruckel Dc NPPES

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

DR. JAMES S RUCKEL DC (NPI 1871582783) is an individual chiropractor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (08001766) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871582783
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES S RUCKELCredential: DC
Location Address7313 W JEFFERSON BLVDFort Wayne, IN 46804-6237
Mailing Address7313 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804-6237 · (260) 436-5200 · Fax (260) 436-1103
Phone(260) 436-5200
Fax(260) 436-1103
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1871582783 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 08001766
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
7313 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Other Identifiers 4

Other000000531878IN · Anthembc/bs
Medicaid200156050AIN
Other350049797IN · Medicare Railroad
Medicare PIN925220AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James S Ruckel Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7315034360
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071107000632

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Ruckel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ruckel, Inc.
Same address
Chiropractor
7313 W JEFFERSON BLVD
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
NPI 1629250477 (260) 436-5200

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
665 services39 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RUCKEL, INC.
Chiropractor
7313 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-5200

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 James Ruckel's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ruckel is 1871582783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Where is James Ruckel located?

James Ruckel practices at 7313 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The listed phone number is (260) 436-5200.

What is James Ruckel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is James Ruckel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Ruckel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Ruckel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Ruckel reassigns Medicare benefits to Ruckel, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN). The 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 James Ruckel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Ruckel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list James Ruckel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ruckel was last updated on March 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.