Active NPI 1770795262 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Cuchulain Luke Rust , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Vancouver, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cuchulain Rust, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Vancouver, WA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 2007, Dr. Rust delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL STE 110.

Dr. Rust is affiliated with Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Ste 110

Vancouver, WA 986643293

Telephone 3602546161

Fax 3608030847

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc Facility NPI 1801073762

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Vancouver, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -6.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.1 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

22.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rust (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Vancouver Specialty Average (25.1 Years) 25.1 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	1,568	17	$0.22	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	131	$371.17	$128.06
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	136	86	$105.21	$36.93
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	126	75	$99.37	$34.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	53	$261.09	$90.46
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	84	56	$81.83	$28.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$480.28	$162.90
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	26	15	$170.35	$55.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$319.75	$110.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	153	93	$99.37	$35.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	151	87	$261.09	$90.83
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	115	70	$105.21	$37.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	65	$371.17	$128.40
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	61	42	$81.83	$29.20
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	29	20	$93.52	$33.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$319.54	$113.47
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	25	15	$53.87	$48.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$480.28	$163.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	20	13	$154.90	$56.13
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	19	13	$17.93	$12.04
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	12	$1004.79	$153.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	116	$261.09	$91.11
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	165	95	$99.37	$35.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	129	86	$105.21	$37.97
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	76	51	$81.83	$28.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	51	$371.17	$128.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$319.54	$112.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$480.28	$163.57
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	23	17	$93.52	$33.36
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	16	11	$17.93	$10.89
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	11	$154.90	$55.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	210	105	$97.37	$34.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	94	$261.09	$92.93
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	155	98	$102.42	$36.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	83	$371.17	$132.25
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	78	55	$80.73	$29.04
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	52	24	$53.87	$43.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$480.28	$165.39
29445 Application of rigid total contact leg cast	36	11	$370.20	$129.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$319.54	$109.94
Q4037 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), plaster	31	11	$21.49	$17.21
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	25	18	$93.52	$34.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$162.69	$57.32
29405 Application of short leg cast	13	11	$226.99	$81.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	198	114	$77.56	$31.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	117	$282.30	$111.64
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	148	86	$81.78	$33.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	74	$192.39	$76.48
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	49	20	$53.87	$42.58
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	48	35	$71.06	$27.47
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	37	25	$66.38	$27.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$285.89	$107.19
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	16	$165.02	$56.38
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	19	13	$17.93	$11.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$435.13	$169.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	237	140	$192.39	$74.27
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	189	122	$85.96	$31.59
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	134	72	$90.16	$33.19
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	56	30	$75.52	$27.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	54	29	$115.97	$45.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$282.30	$108.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$285.89	$110.05
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	35	17	$550.23	$118.31
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	32	21	$53.87	$41.71
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	27	21	$79.11	$31.62
29405 Application of short leg cast	22	16	$240.68	$84.79
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	16	13	$8.70	$6.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	120	$186.79	$72.53
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	155	78	$87.08	$30.93
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	145	85	$83.79	$29.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	90	62	$112.59	$44.06
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	68	41	$72.52	$25.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$277.56	$108.63
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	35	14	$49.19	$40.79
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	27	20	$76.81	$30.23
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	25	12	$8.20	$6.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$274.08	$108.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	11	$159.13	$50.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	126	$184.03	$70.83
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	170	97	$82.19	$28.54
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	136	74	$87.72	$31.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	108	61	$110.93	$43.40
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	55	22	$44.77	$40.34
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	43	34	$72.24	$25.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$273.46	$105.19
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	28	28	$188.33	$74.35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	23	14	$5.60	$5.09
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	23	12	$540.08	$118.03
29405 Application of short leg cast	19	15	$226.01	$81.97
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	14	13	$75.67	$28.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-23

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD 60320264

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0004X

State License WA MD 60320264

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OR MD151268

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0004X

State License OR MD151268

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1770795262 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl, Vancouver, WA 986643295

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

1 N Ctr Court St, Portland, OR 972272104

Phone: 5037326863

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

2121 Ne 139th St, Vancouver, WA 986862316

Phone: 3602546161

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

2211 Ne 139th St, Vancouver, WA 986862742

Phone: 3604871000

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl, Vancouver, WA 986643293

Phone: 3602546161

Northwest Surgical Specialists Pc

400 Ne Mother Joseph Pl, Vancouver, WA 986643200

Phone: 3605142000

Secondary Practice Locations

1 N Center Court St Ste 110

Portland, OR 972272104

Phone: 3602546161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kelsey Peck , PT

Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. James Chesnutt , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Edward Coale , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2025

Registered at 200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL STE 110, VANCOUVER, WA 986643293 (Tel: 3602546161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2025

Registered at 200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL STE 210, VANCOUVER, WA 986643295 (Tel: 3602546161)

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NPI Profile Active December 11, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2013

Registered at 200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL, SUITE 210, VANCOUVER, WA 986643299 (Tel: 3602546161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2013

Registered at 200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL, SUITE 210, VANCOUVER, WA 986643299 (Tel: 3602546161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 11, 2013

Recorded as CUCHULAIN RUST, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 11, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD 60320264 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770795262

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 04, 2007

Last Update: October 23, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Ste 210

Vancouver, WA 986643295

Phone: 3602546161

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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