John Rucker, MD
NPI 1568462661 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · North Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Rucker, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1568462661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568462661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23325 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,258 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 | 783 | $120 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 285 | $51 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 276 | $51 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 199 | $25 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 146 | $199 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 110 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 353 | 99 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 352 | 120 |
| Prednisone | 211 | 101 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 151 | 31 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 91 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 54 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,466 across 105 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401-1113Phone: (843) 724-2450
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2024-10-03
- Certified
- 2024-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Rucker's NPI number?
- John Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Rucker's specialty?
- John Rucker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Rucker located?
- John Rucker's practice location on file with NPPES is 9150 Medcom St, North Charleston, SC 29406.
- What is John Rucker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Rucker is (843) 572-3330.
- Does John Rucker accept Medicare?
- John Rucker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Rucker's NPI active?
- Yes — John Rucker's NPI (1568462661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.