Joseph Ruffo, D.P.M.
NPI 1891778882 · Podiatrist · West Islip, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ruffo, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in West Islip, NY (NPI 1891778882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891778882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N005680 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,253 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,986 | $53 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 1,979 | $94 |
| Simple Separation of Fingernail Or Toenail From Nail Bed, First Nail11730 | 251 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 247 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 179 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 78 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 28 | 17 |
| Clotrimazole | 20 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 16 | — |
| Meloxicam | 15 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-22
- Last updated
- 2015-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ruffo's NPI number?
- Joseph Ruffo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891778882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ruffo's specialty?
- Joseph Ruffo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ruffo located?
- Joseph Ruffo's practice location on file with NPPES is 147 Norma Ave, West Islip, NY 11795-1510.
- What is Joseph Ruffo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ruffo is (631) 482-8710.
- Does Joseph Ruffo accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ruffo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ruffo's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ruffo's NPI (1891778882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.