Kevin Rutz, MD
NPI 1548231210 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Rutz, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1548231210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548231210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003002791 (MO)
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
895 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 302 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 115 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 6 Or More Views72052 | 102 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 102 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 248 | 148 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 190 | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 56 | 37 |
| Methylprednisolone | 42 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 33 | 31 |
| Diazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,139 across 12 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
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2020-09-29
- Certified
- 2020-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Rutz's NPI number?
- Kevin Rutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548231210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Rutz's specialty?
- Kevin Rutz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Rutz located?
- Kevin Rutz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63122-3356.
- What is Kevin Rutz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Rutz is (314) 909-1359.
- Does Kevin Rutz accept Medicare?
- Kevin Rutz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Rutz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Rutz's NPI (1548231210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.