Steve Rucker, MD
NPI 1083712806 · Nephrology Physician · Lake Success, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steve Rucker, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lake Success, NY (NPI 1083712806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083712806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 164250 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,745 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,283 | $150 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,972 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,241 | $90 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 627 | $153 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 338 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 363 | 147 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 133 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 334 | 128 |
| Losartan Potassium | 253 | 101 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 241 | 92 |
| Alprazolam | 232 | 86 |
| Valsartan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,428 across 128 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2021-11-08
- Certified
- 2021-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steve Rucker's NPI number?
- Steve Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083712806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steve Rucker's specialty?
- Steve Rucker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steve Rucker located?
- Steve Rucker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Ohio Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042.
- What is Steve Rucker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steve Rucker is (516) 775-4545.
- Does Steve Rucker accept Medicare?
- Steve Rucker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steve Rucker's NPI active?
- Yes — Steve Rucker's NPI (1083712806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.