Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ruffin, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hartford, CT

  • NPI 1386686129
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept, 80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 545-1559
Mailing address
Hartford Hospital Professional Services, Po Box 40,000 Dept 634
Hartford, CT 061510634

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2008
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #044241

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386686129. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
544
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$78,249
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 287 265 $180
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 146 137 $135
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 59 55 $78
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 30 30 $14
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 22 22 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 45 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Ruffin's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ruffin practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hartford, CT.
Where does Dr. Richard Ruffin practice?
Dr. Richard Ruffin practices at Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept, Hartford, CT 06102. Office phone: 8605451559.
What is Dr. Richard Ruffin's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386686129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ruffin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ruffin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ruffin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.