Active NPI 1215394580 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Stephen Paul Rucker , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Kalamazoo, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Stephen Rucker, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Stephen Rucker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 N PARK ST.

Stephen Rucker is affiliated with Advanced Radiology Services Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, interpretation of trabecular bone score (tbs) and report on fracture risk, imaging for evaluation of swallowing function. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 N Park St

Kalamazoo, MI 490073731

Telephone 2693822500

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 West Michigan Cancer Center Facility NPI 1447261730

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Kalamazoo, MI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.9 Yrs

State Avg: 12.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

176 Specialists

Practicing in Kalamazoo, MI (7057 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rucker (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Kalamazoo Specialty Average (11.9 Years) 11.9 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
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	568	568	$40.00	$7.57
77092 Interpretation of trabecular bone score (tbs) and report on fracture risk	269	269	$29.00	$7.88
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	69	68	$95.00	$20.19
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	35	25	$329.00	$85.03
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	34	34	$106.00	$26.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	27	$213.00	$63.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$406.00	$103.07
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	28	24	$344.00	$87.33
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	14	14	$111.00	$21.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	189	189	$40.00	$7.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	56	38	$213.00	$65.05
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	45	45	$95.00	$21.16
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	27	21	$329.00	$86.54
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	25	24	$106.00	$27.56
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	22	18	$344.00	$89.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$406.00	$107.06
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$111.00	$22.25
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	11	11	$129.00	$35.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	389	389	$40.00	$8.03
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	168	168	$40.00	$8.01
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	53	37	$213.00	$59.16
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	38	38	$95.00	$21.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$485.17	$112.05
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	24	17	$329.00	$86.72
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	18	18	$106.00	$28.45
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	12	12	$344.00	$92.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	67	66	$95.00	$22.09
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	62	43	$213.00	$59.62
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$488.00	$114.29
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	32	14	$329.00	$88.57
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	24	24	$106.00	$29.06
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	14	14	$129.00	$37.02
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	12	12	$135.00	$37.62
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$79.00	$12.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	85	81	$95.00	$22.49
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	71	26	$329.00	$93.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	66	34	$213.00	$61.56
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	29	29	$106.00	$29.69
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	19	19	$129.00	$37.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$488.00	$117.53
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	17	15	$344.00	$91.00
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	15	13	$121.00	$25.68
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	12	11	$135.00	$38.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	114	110	$95.00	$22.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	110	60	$213.09	$60.51
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	43	11	$329.00	$92.35
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	41	41	$82.00	$28.61
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$339.00	$85.20
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	18	18	$129.00	$29.19
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	16	13	$344.00	$96.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$488.00	$114.90
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	15	15	$121.00	$24.37
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$111.00	$23.49
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$111.00	$23.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	111	107	$95.00	$22.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	73	45	$213.14	$60.69
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	59	59	$82.00	$19.25
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	25	25	$129.00	$28.00
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	24	13	$329.00	$92.09
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	20	20	$121.00	$25.07
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	18	18	$135.00	$36.78
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	17	17	$79.00	$13.07
74270 X-ray of large bowel with single contrast	15	15	$123.00	$27.71
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	12	12	$239.00	$66.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	75	29	$213.00	$59.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

3264 N Evergreen Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495259746

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

2250 Anderson Dr Se, East Grand Rapids, MI 495064032

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

524 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 490075118

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

859 Majestic, Rochester Hills, MI 483063574

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

292 Yarmouth Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 483012745

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1855 Boardwalk, Saint Joseph, MI 490859664

Phone: 61636372721046

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

5325 Ridge Rd, Stevensville, MI 491271000

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

6715 Apple Blossom Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 490097488

Phone: 61636373391046

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

100 Michigan Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

3264 N Evergreen Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495259746

Phone: 61636372721046

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1886 Sterling Oaks Blvd Se, Ada, MI 493019284

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

3700 Lake Birch St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495258606

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

9652 Maricopa Trl, Kalamazoo, MI 490094957

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 490852112

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

6460 S Bluebird Ave E, Fremont, MI 494127660

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1009 W Green St, Hastings, MI 490581710

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

14544 Georgian Bay Dr, Holland, MI 494247535

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

3121 Oak Ln, Stevensville, MI 491279346

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

408 Hazen St, Paw Paw, MI 490791019

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1987 Navaho Trl, Okemos, MI 488642721

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

1840 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 495062921

Phone: 6163637272

Advanced Radiology Services Pc

300 N Ave, Battle Creek, MI 490173307

Phone: 6163637272

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rebecca Jones , ADULT NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

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ADULTNP

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Smith , NP

Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active January 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 18, 2016

Registered at 200 N PARK ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 490073731 (Tel: 2693822500)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2016

Registered at 200 N PARK ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 490073731 (Tel: 2693822500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 18, 2016

Recorded as STEPHEN RUCKER, PA-C

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 18, 2016

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 18, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215394580

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 18, 2016

Last Update: January 18, 2016

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

200 N Park St

Kalamazoo, MI 490073731

Phone: 2693822500

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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