Douglas Ruckman, DO
NPI 1851442248 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Ludington, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Ruckman, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Ludington, MI (NPI 1851442248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851442248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101016187 (MI)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
188 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 116 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 40 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 20 | $196 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$196 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 40 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 33 | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 15 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802-3697Phone: (260) 425-3000
- Po Box 635004Cincinnati, OH 45263-5004Phone: (888) 952-6772
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Ruckman's NPI number?
- Douglas Ruckman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851442248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Ruckman's specialty?
- Douglas Ruckman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Ruckman located?
- Douglas Ruckman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 N Atkinson Dr, Ludington, MI 49431-1906.
- What is Douglas Ruckman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Ruckman is (231) 845-2390.
- Does Douglas Ruckman accept Medicare?
- Douglas Ruckman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Ruckman's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Ruckman's NPI (1851442248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.