Nezar El-Ruwie, M.D.
NPI 1649408659 · Psychiatry Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nezar El-Ruwie, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1649408659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649408659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2013002774 (MO)
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 tenure25% of score
16 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
195 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 124 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $166 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 16 | $109 |
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 14 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 57 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 33 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 29 | 11 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 28 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 24 | — |
| Donepezil Hcl | 18 | — |
| Memantine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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)
- 1010 W Columbia StFarmington, MO 63640-2902Phone: (573) 218-6792
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-29
- Last updated
- 2022-02-09
- Certified
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nezar El-Ruwie's NPI number?
- Nezar El-Ruwie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649408659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nezar El-Ruwie's specialty?
- Nezar El-Ruwie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nezar El-Ruwie located?
- Nezar El-Ruwie's practice location on file with NPPES is 10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128-2106.
- What is Nezar El-Ruwie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nezar El-Ruwie is (314) 525-1000.
- Does Nezar El-Ruwie accept Medicare?
- Nezar El-Ruwie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nezar El-Ruwie's NPI active?
- Yes — Nezar El-Ruwie's NPI (1649408659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.