Ernest Ruse, MD
NPI 1942232822 · Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Ruse, MD is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1942232822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942232822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00027474 (AL)
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
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
1,563 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 366 | $161 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 359 | $36 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 165 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $115 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 83 | $88 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 66 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 153 | 125 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 140 | 58 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 69 | 33 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 39 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 42 | 38 |
| Methocarbamol | 30 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2012-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Ruse's NPI number?
- Ernest Ruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942232822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Ruse's specialty?
- Ernest Ruse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Ruse located?
- Ernest Ruse's practice location on file with NPPES is 1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-3601.
- What is Ernest Ruse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Ruse is (256) 737-8000.
- Does Ernest Ruse accept Medicare?
- Ernest Ruse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Ruse's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Ruse's NPI (1942232822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.