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Active NPI 1487646790 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter Anthony Ruff , MD

Urology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Ruff, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997, Dr. Ruff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 608 RADAM LN.

Dr. Ruff is affiliated with Urology Austin Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, chronic care management services, first, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

608 Radam Ln

Austin, TX 787451172

Telephone 5124435988
Fax 5124435055
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Urology Austin Pllc Facility NPI 1154065704

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
44 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
59.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruff (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
2,500 25 $1.00 $0.13
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
658 140 $95.36 $62.43
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
484 355 $48.00 $16.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
428 313 $249.00 $125.73
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
346 113 $77.40 $47.43
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
187 159 $15.00 $8.56
81003 Automated urinalysis test
137 99 $7.00 $2.19
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
101 86 $44.00 $11.33
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
60 15 $3.00 $0.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
60 51 $336.00 $173.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
55 55 $168.00 $90.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
48 48 $380.00 $164.06
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
39 35 $477.00 $242.85
82565 Blood creatinine level
23 23 $16.00 $5.02
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
21 20 $265.00 $78.15
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
19 19 $508.00 $229.64
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
18 12 $93.18 $4.20
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast
18 18 $823.00 $262.23
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study
17 11 $206.52 $92.82
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies
17 11 $580.14 $179.67
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope
16 16 $4047.00 $1169.25
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope
16 11 $1145.00 $119.20
74420 Imaging of urinary tract
14 12 $215.30 $23.77
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery
13 13 $244.20 $45.04
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
13 13 $250.00 $141.33
50543 Partial removal of kidney using an endoscope
12 12 $3471.00 $1454.72
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
11 11 $466.00 $108.11
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope
11 11 $1974.00 $713.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-01
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX M3077

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urology Austin Pllc

3101 Hwy 71 E, Bastrop, TX 786025157

Phone: 5127889688

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

18 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1073566709

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124638903

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Cindy Altonburg , DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1124722582

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1205135944

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brandy Morrison , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1285335711

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1477795458

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location November 01, 2021

Registered at 608 RADAM LN, AUSTIN, TX 787451172 (Tel: 5124435988)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2021

Registered at 8240 N MOPAC EXPY STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 787598869 (Tel: 5126871950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2020

Registered at 8240 N MOPAC EXPY, STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 787598869 (Tel: 5126871970)

NPI Profile Active July 31, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 31, 2013

Registered at 4207 JAMES CASEY ST, SUITE 107, AUSTIN, TX 787451192 (Tel: 5124160444)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2013

Registered at 1020 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 787052009 (Tel: 5126871950)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2013

Recorded as PETER RUFF, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2013

Urology (License #M3077 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487646790
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 22, 2005
Last Update: November 01, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8240 N Mopac Expy Ste 100

Austin, TX 787598869

Phone: 5126871950

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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