Richard Ruffin, M.D.
NPI 1386686129 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hartford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ruffin, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hartford, CT (NPI 1386686129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386686129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 044241 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
566 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 366 | $181 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 152 | $79 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 23 | $14 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $136 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $222 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$222 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2008-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ruffin's NPI number?
- Richard Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386686129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ruffin's specialty?
- Richard Ruffin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ruffin located?
- Richard Ruffin's practice location on file with NPPES is Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept, Hartford, CT 06102.
- What is Richard Ruffin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ruffin is (860) 545-1559.
- Does Richard Ruffin accept Medicare?
- Richard Ruffin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ruffin's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ruffin's NPI (1386686129) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.