Joanne Ruch, M.D.
NPI 1659447787 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lakewood, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanne Ruch, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lakewood, CO (NPI 1659447787).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659447787
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34629 (CO)
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
19 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
1,529 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 716 | $94 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 177 | $136 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 167 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $133 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 90 | $33 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 54 | $43 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 412 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 214 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 207 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 159 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 143 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 114 | 37 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$459 across 24 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2010-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanne Ruch's NPI number?
- Joanne Ruch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659447787, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanne Ruch's specialty?
- Joanne Ruch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joanne Ruch located?
- Joanne Ruch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1805 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215.
- What is Joanne Ruch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanne Ruch is (303) 422-3727.
- Does Joanne Ruch accept Medicare?
- Joanne Ruch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanne Ruch's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanne Ruch's NPI (1659447787) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.