Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Rucker, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · North Charleston, SC
- NPI 1568462661
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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9150 Medcom St, Ste B
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-3330
fax (843) 572-1255 - Additional location
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316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 294011113
(843) 724-2450
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 3, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #23325
- Medicaid
- SC #T74207
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568462661. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,957
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,890
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 615 | 364 | $119 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 220 | 210 | $52 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 213 | 203 | $50 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 172 | 164 | $25 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 169 | 85 | $203 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 107 | 95 | $85 | |
94664 |
Evaluation of use of breathing device | 97 | 88 | $15 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 78 | 78 | $156 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 70 | 70 | $35 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 69 | 41 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in North Charleston Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,466
Transactions
95
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 19 | $414.67 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 15 | $300.79 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 6 | $210.26 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 7 | $188.27 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 6 | $176.08 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 9 | $146.42 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 6 | $142.75 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 5 | $141.26 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 5 | $119.85 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $105.19 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $90.16 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $77.97 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $56.33 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 2 | $54.46 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 2 | $43.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,083
Patients
311
Total drug cost
$556,089
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 288 | 65 | $273,007 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 274 | 89 | $9,009 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 127 | 66 | $478 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 67 | 19 | $56,449 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 53 | 11 | $38,764 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 48 | 12 | $31,251 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 46 | 0 | $28,364 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 37 | 31 | $322 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 30 | 0 | $255 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 27 | 18 | $211 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Rucker's medical specialty?
Dr. John Rucker practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. John Rucker practice?
Dr. John Rucker practices at 9150 Medcom St, North Charleston, SC 29406. Office phone: 8435723330.
What is Dr. John Rucker's NPI?
Dr. John Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462661, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Rucker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Rucker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Rucker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.