Douglas Ruhl, M.D.
NPI 1568782019 · Otolaryngology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Ruhl, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1568782019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568782019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-16518 (HI)
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 tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-08
- Last updated
- 2019-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Ruhl's NPI number?
- Douglas Ruhl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568782019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Ruhl's specialty?
- Douglas Ruhl is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Ruhl located?
- Douglas Ruhl's practice location on file with NPPES is 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431-2980.
- What is Douglas Ruhl's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Ruhl is (253) 968-1420.
- Does Douglas Ruhl accept Medicare?
- Douglas Ruhl is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Ruhl's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Ruhl's NPI (1568782019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.