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Active NPI 1437270691 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Randall Joseph Ruark , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Columbus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Randall Ruark, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Columbus, GA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Ruark delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6262 VETERANS PKWY.

Dr. Ruark is affiliated with Hughston Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6262 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 319093540

Telephone 7063246661
Fax 7064943201
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hughston Clinic, P.c. Facility NPI 1164461190

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -3.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruark (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
12,926 164 $1.06 $0.13
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
3,312 45 $35.00 $8.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
647 453 $221.00 $82.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
388 237 $240.31 $68.20
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
341 306 $151.00 $24.39
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
279 223 $251.02 $40.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
267 251 $313.00 $115.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
253 187 $199.73 $35.18
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
218 192 $193.48 $40.34
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple
189 177 $195.00 $40.38
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
159 157 $205.00 $34.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
149 149 $275.00 $100.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
107 76 $30.00 $6.21
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
63 59 $9819.00 $1104.81
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
59 57 $9734.00 $1132.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
58 58 $408.00 $152.01
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance
46 44 $800.00 $123.45
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
25 24 $223.00 $47.29
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
20 19 $932.00 $116.37
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal
19 19 $1200.00 $104.56
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
18 18 $193.00 $73.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-20
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 054505

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL MD.33867

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
362979737V (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
173852 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hughston Clinic Pc

6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 319093540

Phone: 7063246661

Hughston Clinic Pc

710 Ctr St, Columbus, GA 319011527

Phone: 7065711000

Hughston Clinic Pc

107 Calumet Ctr Rd, Lagrange, GA 302416705

Phone: 7068843274

Hughston Clinic Pc

512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 363032991

Phone: 3346995747

Hughston Clinic Pc

6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 319093540

Phone: 7064943434

Hughston Clinic Pc

4401 River Chase Dr, Phenix City, AL 368677483

Phone: 3347323000

Hughston Clinic Pc

161 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 368325889

Phone: 3348262090

Hughston Clinic Pc

100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA 319093578

Phone: 7064942129

Secondary Practice Locations

100 N Macon St

Macon, GA 312106563

Phone: 4782006970

512 N Shady Ln

Dothan, AL 363032991

Phone: 3346995747

161 E University Dr

Auburn, AL 368325889

Phone: 3348262090

107 Calumet Center Rd

Lagrange, GA 302416705

Phone: 7068843274

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Jolene Fondrk , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013026962

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Waldrop , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013950120

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Virginia Swinehart

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1053090191
Dr. Darin White , DPT, ECS

Physical Therapist - Electrophysiology, Clinical

NPI 1053412486

Doctor of Physical Therapy, ECS

Robert Hopkins , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063449239

Physical Therapist

Dr. Frederick Flandry , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1063451391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #054505 in GA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 370, FORTSON, GA 318080370

NPI Profile Active June 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 22, 2016

Registered at 6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 319093540 (Tel: 7063246661)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2016

Registered at 6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 319093540 (Tel: 7063246661)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 22, 2016

Recorded as RANDALL RUARK, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #054505 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437270691
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 03, 2007
Last Update: November 20, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 370

Fortson, GA 318080370

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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