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Kenneth E Ruffner , MS

Psychologist • Lancaster, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kenneth Ruffner, MS is a certified Psychologist practicing in Lancaster, PA. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1973, Kenneth Ruffner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 790 NEW HOLLAND AVE.

Kenneth Ruffner is affiliated with Community Services Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include psychotherapy, psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

790 New Holland Ave
Community Services Group, Inc

Lancaster, PA 176022137

Telephone 7173900353
Fax 7173901812

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist in Lancaster, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
53 Yrs +27.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
65 Specialists

Practicing in Lancaster, PA (2901 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
7.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruffner (53 Years) 53 Yrs
Lancaster Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
155 15 $95.90 $88.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Psychologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103T00000X

State License PA PS002902L

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103TB0200X

State License PA PS002902L

A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Capital Blue Cross
01658602 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Value Options
188826 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Services Group Inc

1000 Commerce Park Dr, Williamsport, PA 177015475

Phone: 5703236944

Community Services Group Inc

320 Highland Dr, Mountville, PA 175541232

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Licensed Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 06, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2013

Registered at 790 NEW HOLLAND AVE, COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP, INC, LANCASTER, PA 176022137 (Tel: 7173900353)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 597, COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP, INC, MOUNTVILLE, PA 175540597 (Tel: 7172857121)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 06, 2013

Recorded as KENNETH RUFFNER, MS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 06, 2013

Psychologist (License #PS002902L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902856149
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006
Last Update: June 06, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 597, Community Services Group, Inc

Mountville, PA 175540597

Phone: 7172857121

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