David Ruch, M.D.
NPI 1356438998 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Morrisville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ruch, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Morrisville, NC (NPI 1356438998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356438998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39676 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
616 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 | 147 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 115 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 75 | $157 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 67 | $51 |
| Removal of Bone Joints Between Wrist and Fingers25447 | 36 | $772 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve64721 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30,608 across 36 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
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2026-05-28
- Certified
- 2026-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ruch's NPI number?
- David Ruch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356438998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ruch's specialty?
- David Ruch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Ruch located?
- David Ruch's practice location on file with NPPES is 5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 300, Morrisville, NC 27560-5677.
- What is David Ruch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ruch is (919) 668-5259.
- Does David Ruch accept Medicare?
- David Ruch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ruch's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ruch's NPI (1356438998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.