Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Cincinnati, OH
- NPI 1104812429
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6909 Good Samaritan Drive, Suite A
Cincinnati, OH 452475207
(513) 245-2500
fax (513) 245-5424 - Mailing address
-
4701 Creek RD, Suite 110
Cincinnati, OH 452428398
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 3, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #35.064504
- Medicaid
- OH #2719008
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104812429. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,668
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,544
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 362 | 74 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 266 | 135 | $70 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 173 | 59 | $1 | |
J7323 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 157 | 31 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 156 | 119 | $86 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 130 | 91 | $38 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 128 | 128 | $106 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 113 | 86 | $122 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 72 | 37 | $32 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 49 | 35 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Cincinnati Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,786
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 7 | $1,772.37 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $13.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
392
Patients
284
Total drug cost
$4,662
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 139 | 75 | $370 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 82 | 76 | $654 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 59 | 50 | $3,088 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 53 | 48 | $353 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 24 | 0 | $24 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 21 | 21 | $140 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 14 | 14 | $33 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Ruhnke's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ruhnke practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ruhnke practice?
Dr. Christopher Ruhnke practices at 6909 Good Samaritan Drive, Cincinnati, OH 452475207. Office phone: 5132452500.
What is Dr. Christopher Ruhnke's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ruhnke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104812429, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ruhnke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ruhnke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ruhnke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.