Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1770915282
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7520 N Oracle RD, Ste 100
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-1133
fax (520) 408-2233

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2025
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #56383
Medicaid
AZ #940123

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770915282. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,402
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$445,066
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 8,880 106 $23
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 3,150 13 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 534 271 $124
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 382 68 $1
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 181 132 $14
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 82 30 $126
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 67 67 $160
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 37 29 $175
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 35 26 $68
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20 12 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Tucson Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,253. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$136
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 1 $55.56
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $54.83
Amgen INC. 1 $17.82
Organon LLC 1 $7.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$136

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,355
Patients
415
Total drug cost
$665,396
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 325 115 $3,360
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 277 92 $10,950
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 249 80 $18,948
Folic Acid Generic 70 21 $440
Leflunomide Generic 62 20 $3,173
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 57 0 $483,682
Leucovorin Calcium Generic 55 21 $1,206
Methylprednisolone Generic 39 22 $477
Celecoxib Generic 38 15 $1,226
Alendronate Sodium Generic 36 18 $303

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael practices Rheumatology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael practice?
Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael practices at 7520 N Oracle RD, Tucson, AZ 85704. Office phone: 5204081133.
What is Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael's NPI?
Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770915282, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.