Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Ruth

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tuscaloosa, AL

  • NPI 1174020473
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
850 Peter Bryce Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 354017457
(205) 348-1770
fax (205) 348-1772
Additional location
1912 Al Highway 157
Cullman, AL 350580609
(256) 737-2000
Additional location
380 Woods Cove RD
Scottsboro, AL 357682428
(256) 259-4444

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #L.4708R

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174020473. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
546
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$66,531
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 165 159 $166
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 131 119 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 116 114 $201
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 91 90 $115
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 43 30 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
407
Patients
404
Total drug cost
$3,712
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 89 88 $507
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 63 62 $287
Methylprednisolone Generic 41 41 $424
Methocarbamol Generic 38 38 $268
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 36 36 $337
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 34 34 $179
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 25 24 $200
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 20 20 $391
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 18 18 $339
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 16 16 $443

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Ruth's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Ruth practices Family Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Ruth practice?
Dr. Nicholas Ruth practices at 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 354017457. Office phone: 2053481770.
What is Dr. Nicholas Ruth's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174020473, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Ruth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Ruth accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Ruth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.