Active NPI 1114117553 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Evan Ruchelsman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Newton, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Newton, MA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York University School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Ruchelsman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 WASHINGTON ST.

Dr. Ruchelsman is affiliated with Boston Hand To Shoulder Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

2000 Washington St
Blue 201

Newton, MA 024621650

Telephone 6179654263

Fax 6179280597

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Newton-Wellesley Urology, Pc Facility NPI 1114925104

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Newton, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -4.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Newton, MA (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruchelsman (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Newton Specialty Average (26.2 Years) 26.2 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	552	225	$9.77	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	445	332	$520.42	$139.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	264	218	$366.08	$99.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	231	231	$712.29	$180.60
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	156	116	$347.50	$57.16
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	147	129	$845.60	$63.85
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	137	99	$170.00	$48.83
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	124	90	$123.06	$47.31
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	120	90	$166.63	$53.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$456.16	$121.36
26145 Repair of tendon, finger and/or hand	95	40	$4063.16	$401.42
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	89	75	$182.02	$53.34
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	89	77	$660.47	$105.28
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	47	42	$4000.00	$452.92
26055 Incision of tendon covering	32	25	$3300.00	$262.53
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	30	28	$175.00	$37.68
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	30	30	$512.13	$88.65
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	22	19	$4000.00	$371.19
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	20	18	$5125.00	$823.22
25609 Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	19	19	$6552.63	$1098.33
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	19	19	$1400.00	$396.83
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	18	18	$4000.00	$418.15
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	17	16	$5000.00	$647.36
25000 Incision to repair tendon covering at wrist	17	17	$3500.00	$196.04
25280 Lengthening or shortening of tendon of forearm and/or wrist	16	16	$3600.00	$313.52
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	16	15	$7328.13	$918.10
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	14	11	$343.00	$60.61
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	13	13	$150.00	$36.03
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	12	12	$3400.00	$193.14
29125 Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint	12	12	$200.00	$76.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	489	203	$10.00	$1.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	323	246	$362.56	$99.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	288	230	$519.21	$139.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	272	272	$449.29	$123.24
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	147	111	$330.95	$57.12
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	143	84	$168.86	$48.24
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	136	121	$848.71	$64.82
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	126	94	$125.00	$47.57
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	95	72	$185.68	$50.18
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	94	56	$156.65	$43.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$710.00	$181.86
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	51	45	$658.82	$103.91
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	50	49	$520.00	$93.10
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	43	42	$4000.00	$493.40
26145 Repair of tendon, finger and/or hand	40	18	$4000.00	$412.91
26055 Incision of tendon covering	31	30	$3300.00	$310.73
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	31	19	$175.00	$38.11
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	20	19	$7537.50	$931.29
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	20	20	$1400.00	$390.93
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	17	15	$3400.00	$263.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	496	211	$9.97	$1.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	430	298	$307.90	$101.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	304	304	$399.84	$124.83
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	140	119	$248.20	$59.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	126	$440.86	$142.78
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	132	84	$169.17	$48.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	130	125	$715.71	$66.68
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	101	70	$120.25	$43.66
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	94	56	$156.65	$44.43
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	83	70	$590.36	$102.36
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	66	45	$180.00	$46.35
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	59	50	$4000.00	$480.26
26145 Repair of tendon, finger and/or hand	55	23	$4000.00	$413.88
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	29	26	$620.69	$101.68
26055 Incision of tendon covering	21	18	$3300.00	$255.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$563.16	$185.41
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	19	18	$3444.74	$286.83
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	16	16	$4500.00	$727.50
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	15	15	$1320.00	$397.82
25000 Incision to repair tendon covering at wrist	15	15	$2000.00	$198.79
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$175.00	$39.00
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	14	14	$7657.14	$944.92
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	14	13	$3800.00	$607.77
Q4022 Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	13	$50.00	$13.18
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	11	$50.00	$21.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	722	200	$9.92	$1.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	449	302	$224.10	$102.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	235	235	$348.77	$126.36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	149	113	$251.68	$57.13
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	144	128	$494.44	$66.25
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	114	73	$170.00	$50.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	93	$299.80	$145.75
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	72	59	$618.06	$103.17
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	69	53	$128.62	$50.64
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	60	43	$162.75	$53.78
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	54	46	$4000.00	$475.90
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	54	43	$186.67	$53.76
26055 Incision of tendon covering	39	33	$3300.00	$246.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$400.00	$187.56
26145 Repair of tendon, finger and/or hand	28	15	$4000.00	$432.05
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	25	22	$600.00	$104.17
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$175.00	$38.29
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	15	13	$360.00	$98.58
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	14	14	$3800.00	$636.96
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	13	13	$7086.54	$951.94
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	11	$50.00	$20.40
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	12	11	$3400.00	$219.43
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	12	11	$285.00	$100.59
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	11	11	$1100.00	$398.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	657	139	$10.00	$1.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	388	272	$224.92	$84.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	168	$349.59	$121.01
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	130	94	$250.00	$54.68
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	116	101	$500.00	$65.47
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	77	52	$167.88	$44.95
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	59	31	$155.00	$37.20
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	55	45	$125.00	$41.89
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	46	31	$180.00	$41.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	44	$299.59	$120.21
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	40	33	$4000.00	$519.39
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	40	36	$600.00	$95.14
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	25	$3300.00	$265.46
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	12	12	$3400.00	$241.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	718	178	$9.87	$1.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	520	321	$223.29	$82.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	202	$346.24	$119.35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	136	109	$247.55	$55.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	124	110	$500.00	$63.74
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	87	62	$170.00	$42.17
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	74	55	$120.14	$39.01
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	59	33	$155.00	$36.20
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	57	48	$694.74	$98.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	50	$296.29	$118.39
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	49	39	$176.33	$39.93
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	39	33	$4000.00	$502.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$398.39	$175.77
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	23	$3300.00	$286.98
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	20	14	$300.00	$107.90
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	16	12	$531.25	$80.18
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	14	12	$3800.00	$597.29
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	12	11	$317.09	$86.44
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	12	12	$2500.00	$707.42
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	11	11	$1100.00	$376.64
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	11	11	$3400.00	$207.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	617	187	$9.79	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	472	305	$223.37	$78.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	208	208	$343.40	$116.36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	156	119	$243.69	$52.37
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	140	126	$500.00	$65.58
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	100	64	$168.37	$39.33
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	63	53	$685.71	$93.37
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	60	52	$121.00	$36.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	43	$293.94	$116.82
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	43	30	$155.00	$44.16
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	30	18	$300.00	$106.31
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	28	24	$173.04	$35.63
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	21	21	$328.57	$84.51
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	20	15	$4500.00	$451.80
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	20	18	$4000.00	$505.33
26483 Transfer of tendon to back of hand with graft	18	16	$3500.00	$895.68
26055 Incision of tendon covering	16	15	$3300.00	$300.57
25000 Incision to repair tendon covering at wrist	16	15	$2000.00	$186.03
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	13	13	$1100.00	$367.14
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	13	13	$6700.00	$912.13
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist	11	11	$130.00	$32.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	406	155	$9.87	$1.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	333	223	$219.02	$76.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	167	$332.11	$113.45
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	128	97	$243.66	$48.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	128	110	$493.75	$63.96
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	118	66	$170.00	$39.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	64	$289.80	$112.83
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	56	48	$685.71	$90.84
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	56	38	$147.59	$34.11
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	49	45	$125.00	$34.76
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	30	22	$165.00	$34.85
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	27	22	$403.70	$94.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$394.57	$170.81
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	20	14	$300.00	$102.84
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	19	$2300.00	$344.67
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	15	14	$2300.00	$406.56
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	14	14	$1100.00	$340.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NY 236891

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boston Hand To Shoulder Pc

159 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 024593301

Phone: 6179654263

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Matthew Leibman , MD

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Griffin Boedicker

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Kerri Bridenhagen , OTR, L, CHT

Occupational Therapist - Hand

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Occupational Therapist Registered, L, Certified Hand Therapist

Johanna Geoghegan

Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 11, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2014

Registered at 2000 WASHINGTON ST, BLUE 201, NEWTON, MA 024621650 (Tel: 6179654263)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2014

Registered at 2000 WASHINGTON ST, BLUE 201, NEWTON, MA 024621650 (Tel: 6179654263)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 11, 2014

Recorded as DAVID RUCHELSMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #236891 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114117553

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2007

Last Update: March 11, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2000 Washington St, Blue 201

Newton, MA 024621650

Phone: 6179654263

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