Rusty Ellis, M.D.
NPI 1952439499 · Hospitalist Physician · La Grange, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rusty Ellis, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in La Grange, KY (NPI 1952439499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952439499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43074 (KY)
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 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
516 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 235 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 163 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 79 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 11 | $168 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 27 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | 13 |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 12 | — |
| Levofloxacin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 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
- 2007-02-28
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rusty Ellis's NPI number?
- Rusty Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952439499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rusty Ellis's specialty?
- Rusty Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rusty Ellis located?
- Rusty Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 New Moody Ln, La Grange, KY 40031-9154.
- What is Rusty Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rusty Ellis is (502) 222-8535.
- Does Rusty Ellis accept Medicare?
- Rusty Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rusty Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Rusty Ellis's NPI (1952439499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.