Robert Ruth, MD
NPI 1730273681 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Ruth, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1730273681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730273681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81288 (CA)
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
2,339 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 | 449 | $93 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 239 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 221 | $41 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 195 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 185 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 148 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 3 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Ruth's NPI number?
- Robert Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730273681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Ruth's specialty?
- Robert Ruth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Ruth located?
- Robert Ruth's practice location on file with NPPES is 2323 De La Vina #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
- What is Robert Ruth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Ruth is (805) 682-2267.
- Does Robert Ruth accept Medicare?
- Robert Ruth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Ruth's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Ruth's NPI (1730273681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.