Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernest Ruse, MD
Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Cullman, AL
- NPI 1942232822
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1890 Al Highway 157, Suite 300
Cullman, AL 350583601
(256) 737-8000
fax (256) 737-8058
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 17, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RS0010X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #00027474
- Medicaid
- AL #009938043
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942232822. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,141
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$150,128
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 322 | 101 | $40 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 280 | 121 | $168 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 259 | 112 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 217 | 93 | $119 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 198 | 105 | $54 | |
20611 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 113 | 34 | $92 | |
20552 |
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | 111 | 66 | $28 | |
76882 |
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 111 | 78 | $40 | |
J7324 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 66 | 22 | $122 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 65 | 12 | $0 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Cullman Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $18.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
527
Patients
338
Total drug cost
$3,162
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 149 | 58 | $438 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 125 | 105 | $190 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 65 | 57 | $1,722 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 54 | 30 | $120 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 36 | 20 | $160 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 32 | 25 | $84 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 30 | 30 | $287 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 22 | 13 | $78 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $83 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernest Ruse's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Ruse practices Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Cullman, AL.
Where does Dr. Ernest Ruse practice?
Dr. Ernest Ruse practices at 1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 350583601. Office phone: 2567378000.
What is Dr. Ernest Ruse's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Ruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942232822, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Ruse accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Ruse accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Ruse commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.