Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ruffini, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Neward, DE

  • NPI 1770590424
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
537 Stanton Christiana RD, Mid Atlantic GI Consultants Suite 203
Neward, DE 19713
(302) 225-2380
fax (302) 225-2388

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2011
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Delaware #C10004361
Medicaid
DE #0000611201

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770590424. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
786
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 148 122 $89
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 127 127 $100
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 124 124 $157
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 101 101 $247
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 70 $126
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 65 65 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 26 26 $112
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $130
43450 Dilation of esophagus 23 23 $39
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 21 21 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,318
Transactions
112
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 36 $644.93
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 19 $366.56
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 11 $244.06
Celgene Corporation 13 $183.62
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $116.80
QOL Medical, LLC 4 $113.64
Ardelyx, Inc. 5 $105.41
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $93.26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $70.00
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 4 $67.79
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 3 $63.83
PFIZER INC. 4 $62.96
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $44.68
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $27.79
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $23.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,318

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,097
Patients
292
Total drug cost
$152,453
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 312 96 $5,546
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 190 56 $2,722
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 115 30 $5,977
Famotidine Generic 109 34 $1,816
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 72 16 $47,700
Lubiprostone Generic 46 12 $13,165
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 44 12 $25,711
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 37 14 $698
Mesalamine Generic 34 11 $39,178
Colesevelam Hcl Generic 32 11 $7,229

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ruffini's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ruffini practices Gastroenterology Physician in Neward, DE.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ruffini practice?
Dr. Christopher Ruffini practices at 537 Stanton Christiana RD, Neward, DE 19713. Office phone: 3022252380.
What is Dr. Christopher Ruffini's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ruffini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770590424, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ruffini accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ruffini accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ruffini commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.