DR. ERNEST A RUSE MD
NPI 1942232822
Internal Medicine - Sports Medicine in Cullman, AL

Q: What is Ernest Ruse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Ruse is 1942232822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Q: What is Ernest Ruse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RS0010X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Ruse was last updated on February 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300, CULLMAN, AL 35058(256) 737-8000(256) 737-8058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Ernest A Ruse Md NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST A RUSE MD (NPI 1942232822) is an individual sports medicine provider in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00027474) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942232822

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RS0010X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST A RUSECredential: MD

Location Address1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300Cullman, AL 35058-3601

Mailing Address1890 Al Highway 157, Suite 300Cullman, AL 35058-3601 · (256) 737-8000 · Fax (256) 737-8058

Phone(256) 737-8000

Fax(256) 737-8058

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2012

✔ NPI 1942232822 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RS0010X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 00027474

Definition

An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, Cullman, AL 35058

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH94258NJ

Medicaid009938043AL

Medicare PIN051535510

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Dr. Ernest A Ruse Md 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 ID6002819836

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060817000357

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 17

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 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.

366 services132 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament 20550

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

359 services98 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

224 services105 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

165 services100 patients

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.

159 services81 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 20611

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.

83 services29 patients

Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.

66 services42 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.

57 services57 patients

X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560

An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.

56 services45 patients

X-ray of both knees while standing 73565

An X-ray of both knees while standing is a diagnostic procedure that captures images of your knee joints. You'll stand in front of an X-ray machine, and it will take pictures showing the bones and tissues in your knees. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or injuries.

48 services44 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7321

Hyaluronan or derivatives like Hyalgan, Supartz, or Visco-3, are used in intra-articular injections for joint pain relief. They help by improving joint lubrication, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue healing. Each dose is administered directly into the joint space.

48 services16 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

45 services45 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040

An X-ray of the upper spine, with 2-3 views, is a painless procedure that employs a small amount of radiation to capture images of your neck and upper back. It assists in diagnosing conditions like arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities.

40 services40 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

39 services34 patients

Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 76882

A limited ultrasound scan of a joint or other extremity structure lacking blood vessels is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of your body. This helps in diagnosing and monitoring conditions related to your joints or other similar structures.

33 services28 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

27 services27 patients

X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 72170

An X-ray of the pelvis, 1-2 views, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the lower part of your torso. These images help to detect any abnormalities or injuries in your hip bones and surrounding structures.

20 services20 patients

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

52%264 patients3/55-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)…

11%268 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

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

30%456 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

47%77 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

28%2,289 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.

43%1,523 patients1/55-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.

0%822 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

50%364 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

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…

12%817 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

23%682 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

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: 84% · 567 patients

Patients tobacco: 69% · 567 patients

26%85 patients2/55-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…

63%822 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…

2%822 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+: 4% · 364 patients

15%364 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

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

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0648

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$719.84 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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.

DR. KEVIN MCCLAIN COTTINGHAM M.D.

Surgery

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, POB II STE 420-B
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 736-2263

DESIREE A WASHBURN NP

Nurse Practitioner

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 903-0300

NANCY CORNELL

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-8000

MELINDA HART MD

Internal Medicine

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-8000

STACEY HERREN EARLS CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-8000

LISA ELLARD CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-8000

DR. ALLISON COX NEWMAN MD

Family Medicine

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-8000

DR. DARRYLE P BULLARD MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Cullman County (256) 737-5175

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 Ernest Ruse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Ruse is 1942232822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Ernest Ruse located?

Ernest Ruse practices at 1890 Al Highway 157 Suite 300, Cullman, AL 35058. The listed phone number is (256) 737-8000.

What is Ernest Ruse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RS0010X.

Is Ernest Ruse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Ruse 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 Ernest Ruse accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Ernest Ruse 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 Ernest Ruse was last updated on February 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.