Peter Ruff, MD
NPI 1487646790 · Urology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Ruff, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1487646790).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487646790
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M3077 (TX)
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
20 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
2,782 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 658 | $62 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 484 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 428 | $126 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 346 | $47 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 187 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 239 | 88 |
| Relugolixbrand: Orgovyx | 106 | 16 |
| Finasteride | 70 | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 26 | 23 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 23 | — |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 19 | — |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64,036 across 77 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2021-11-01
- Certified
- 2021-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Ruff's NPI number?
- Peter Ruff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487646790, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Ruff's specialty?
- Peter Ruff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Ruff located?
- Peter Ruff's practice location on file with NPPES is 608 Radam Ln, Austin, TX 78745-1172.
- What is Peter Ruff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Ruff is (512) 443-5988.
- Does Peter Ruff accept Medicare?
- Peter Ruff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Ruff's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Ruff's NPI (1487646790) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.