William Ruffin, DO
NPI 1023578804 · Otolaryngology Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Ruffin, DO is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1023578804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023578804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
68 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $152 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 12 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$152 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 | 28 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 19 | 14 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Ibuprofen | 15 | 15 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 14 | — |
| Cephalexin | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$358 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 800 Rose St Rm C-236Lexington, KY 40536Phone: (859) 218-2143
- 800 Rose St Rm C-236Lexington, KY 40536Phone: (859) 218-2143
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-20
- Last updated
- 2024-08-19
- Certified
- 2024-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Ruffin's NPI number?
- William Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023578804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Ruffin's specialty?
- William Ruffin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Ruffin located?
- William Ruffin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1965 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5403.
- What is William Ruffin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Ruffin is (859) 257-5405.
- Does William Ruffin accept Medicare?
- William Ruffin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Ruffin's NPI active?
- Yes — William Ruffin's NPI (1023578804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.