Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chad Ruechel, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Morganton, NC

  • NPI 1710149497
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 286554044
(828) 580-5000
Mailing address
102 du Mont Dr
Morganton, NC 286558254

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2015
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2012-00523 · Michigan #5101017950

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710149497. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
365
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$62,326
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 223 213 $171
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 84 82 $206
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 58 57 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Morganton Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
169
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$1,352
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 42 41 $252
Cefdinir Generic 30 30 $686
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 29 29 $179
Azithromycin Generic 28 27 $106
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $39
Prednisone Generic 20 20 $90

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chad Ruechel's medical specialty?
Dr. Chad Ruechel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Chad Ruechel practice?
Dr. Chad Ruechel practices at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 286554044. Office phone: 8285805000.
What is Dr. Chad Ruechel's NPI?
Dr. Chad Ruechel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710149497, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chad Ruechel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chad Ruechel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chad Ruechel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.