Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Ruth, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Otolaryngology Physician · Bowling Green, KY

  • NPI 1730125857
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Park St
Bowling Green, KY 421011759
(270) 781-5111
fax (270) 780-0477

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2016
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Kentucky #49370 · Maryland #D0038499 · Kentucky #TP167

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730125857. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
406
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,673
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 57 37 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 43 $84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 38 34 $52
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 36 33 $120
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 36 36 $42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $80
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 28 25 $62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $124
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 25 19 $30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Bowling Green Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$37
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.37
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $16.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
251
Patients
125
Total drug cost
$7,196
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 110 48 $3,085
Famotidine Generic 73 28 $1,318
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 27 26 $1,365
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 14 0 $290
Clotrimazole Generic 14 11 $387
Ofloxacin Generic 13 12 $751

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Ruth's medical specialty?
Dr. John Ruth practices Otolaryngology Physician in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. John Ruth practice?
Dr. John Ruth practices at 201 Park St, Bowling Green, KY 421011759. Office phone: 2707815111.
What is Dr. John Ruth's NPI?
Dr. John Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730125857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Ruth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Ruth accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Ruth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.