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Active NPI 1710246608 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Michelle Ruff , DO

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Portland, OR

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Ruff, DO is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Portland, OR. Practice services are available at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd

Portland, OR 972393011

Telephone 5034948276
Fax 5034942025
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Portland, OR

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.4 Yrs
State Avg: 20.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Portland, OR (33 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
203 45 $122.01 $27.30
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
180 120 $162.00 $36.46
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
131 84 $303.05 $68.44
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
130 114 $120.00 $27.04
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
72 40 $356.67 $80.05
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
55 47 $152.00 $34.10
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate
54 33 $153.00 $34.62
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
31 29 $433.71 $82.08
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity
22 19 $627.68 $141.24
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
17 16 $771.35 $173.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-08
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License OR DO213383

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License TX BP10044566

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Secondary Practice Locations

20 York Street, Yale Nhh - Microbiology Lab - Ps 656

New Haven, CT 065103220

Phone: 2036882649

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Kevin Sargeant , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1003901331

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Amariek Jensen-De La Cruz , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1023309440

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Elizabeth Rackovan

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1083566624
Dr. Patricia Fenderson , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1093712424

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Stenzel , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology

NPI 1104832682

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Sauer , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1144327925

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2023

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, PORTLAND, OR 972393011 (Tel: 5034948276)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2023

Registered at 1400 SW 5TH AVE STE 500, PORTLAND, OR 972015537 (Tel: 8666176855)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active August 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YALE NHH - MICROBIOLOGY LAB - PS 656, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103220 (Tel: (203) 688-2649)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2017

Registered at 20 YORK STREET, YALE NHH - MICROBIOLOGY LAB - PS 656, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103220 (Tel: (203) 688-2649)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2017

Recorded as HEATHER RUFF, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2017

Pathology (License #BP10044566 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2016

Registered at 6670 BERTNER AVE, R2-216, HOUSTON, TX 770302602 (Tel: 9547409005)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2016

Registered at 6670 BERTNER AVE, R2-216, HOUSTON, TX 770302602 (Tel: 9547409005)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2016

Recorded as HEATHER RUFF, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2016

Pathology (License #BP10044566 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 11, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710246608
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 11, 2012
Last Update: February 08, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1400 Sw 5th Ave Ste 500

Portland, OR 972015537

Phone: 8666176855

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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