Nicholas Ruth
NPI 1174020473 · Family Medicine Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Ruth is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1174020473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174020473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L.4708R (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
206 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 91 | $113 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 87 | $163 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 16 | $66 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $198 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$198 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 47 | 45 |
| Methocarbamol | 47 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 24 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1912 Al Highway 157Cullman, AL 35058-0609Phone: (256) 737-2000
- 380 Woods Cove RdScottsboro, AL 35768-2428Phone: (256) 259-4444
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-12
- Last updated
- 2021-01-15
- Certified
- 2021-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Ruth's NPI number?
- Nicholas Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174020473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Ruth's specialty?
- Nicholas Ruth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Ruth located?
- Nicholas Ruth's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457.
- What is Nicholas Ruth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Ruth is (205) 348-1770.
- Does Nicholas Ruth accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Ruth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Ruth's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Ruth's NPI (1174020473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.