Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Asim Ruhela

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1043694987
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2615 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933012014
(661) 395-3000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2018
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A153577

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043694987. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,087
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$111,745
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 417 209 $79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 376 163 $119
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 203 194 $115
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 33 33 $174
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 21 14 $49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 19 $130
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 18 16 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 55 peers in Bakersfield Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$67
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 2 $37.85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $29.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$67

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$84
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 15 $84

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Asim Ruhela's medical specialty?
Dr. Asim Ruhela practices Internal Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Asim Ruhela practice?
Dr. Asim Ruhela practices at 2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933012014. Office phone: 6613953000.
What is Dr. Asim Ruhela's NPI?
Dr. Asim Ruhela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043694987, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Asim Ruhela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Asim Ruhela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Asim Ruhela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.