David Ruchelsman, M.D.
NPI 1114117553 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Newton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ruchelsman, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Newton, MA (NPI 1114117553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114117553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 236891 (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
18 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
2,367 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 | 445 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 264 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 231 | $181 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 156 | $57 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 147 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 137 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$375 across 1 record (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
- 2007-08-01
- Last updated
- 2014-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ruchelsman's NPI number?
- David Ruchelsman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114117553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ruchelsman's specialty?
- David Ruchelsman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Ruchelsman located?
- David Ruchelsman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462-1650.
- What is David Ruchelsman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ruchelsman is (617) 965-4263.
- Does David Ruchelsman accept Medicare?
- David Ruchelsman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ruchelsman's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ruchelsman's NPI (1114117553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.