Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Ruhala, D.O.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Frederick, MD
- NPI 1922415421
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.3 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 14 locations across 2 states.
- Primary practice
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194 Thomas Johnson Dr
Frederick, MD 217024679
(240) 215-6310 - Mailing address
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400 W 7Th St
Frederick, MD 217014506
Maryland — 12 locations
- Additional location
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141 Thomas Johnson Dr
Frederick, MD 217024502
(301) 846-0100 - Additional location
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15 E Frederick St
Walkersville, MD 217938234 - Additional location
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1562 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 217024920 - Additional location
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16403 Old Emmitsburg RD
Emmitsburg, MD 217278929 - Additional location
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230 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD 217016945 - Additional location
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3000D Ventrie CT
Myersville, MD 217737817 - Additional location
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3430 Worthington Blvd
Frederick, MD 217047017 - Additional location
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400 W 7Th St
Frederick, MD 217014506 - Additional location
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501 W 7Th St
Frederick, MD 217014586 - Additional location
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504 E Ridgeville Blvd
Mount Airy, MD 217715942 - Additional location
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7211 Bank CT
Frederick, MD 217038483 - Additional location
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75 Thomas Johnson Dr
Frederick, MD 217024895
Pennsylvania — 1 location
- Additional location
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500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(717) 531-8887
fax (717) 531-4974
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 25, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Maryland #H95555 · Pennsylvania #OS018024
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922415421. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
129
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$22,513
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 35 | 22 | $51 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 30 | 25 | $80 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 23 | 22 | $132 | |
36561 |
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 16 | 15 | $338 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $170 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $681 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Frederick Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$6,830
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 14 | $6,814.41 | |
| Endogastric Solutions, INC | 1 | $15.16 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Ruhala's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ruhala practices Surgery Physician in Frederick, MD.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ruhala practice?
Dr. Joseph Ruhala practices at 194 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 217024679. Office phone: 2402156310.
What is Dr. Joseph Ruhala's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ruhala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922415421, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ruhala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ruhala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ruhala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.