Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chad Ruffin, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Burien, WA

  • NPI 1861629636
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16259 Sylvester RD Sw Ste 504
Burien, WA 981663059
(206) 242-3696
fax (206) 246-1078
Additional location
1625 19Th Ave
Seattle, WA 981222848
Additional location
515 Minor Ave Ste 140
Seattle, WA 981042138

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD60907862
Medicaid
WA #2118114

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861629636. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
426
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$47,568
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 113 87 $138
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 96 79 $50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 77 77 $182
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope 58 51 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 43 38 $99
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 23 19 $147
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 16 15 $222

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Burien Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$253
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Cochlear Americas 3 $142.46
Grace Medical, INC. 1 $94.32
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $16.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$253

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
56
Patients
36
Total drug cost
$1,707
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 25 19 $493
Ofloxacin Generic 18 17 $832
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 13 0 $382

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chad Ruffin's medical specialty?
Dr. Chad Ruffin practices Otolaryngology Physician in Burien, WA.
Where does Dr. Chad Ruffin practice?
Dr. Chad Ruffin practices at 16259 Sylvester RD Sw Ste 504, Burien, WA 981663059. Office phone: 2062423696.
What is Dr. Chad Ruffin's NPI?
Dr. Chad Ruffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861629636, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chad Ruffin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chad Ruffin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chad Ruffin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.