Physician Profile
Albert C. Ruttinger, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ruttinger
Based in Surprise, AZ, Albert C. Ruttinger, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — geriatric medicine. Albert graduated from Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, Albert cared for 1,183 Medicare patients across 2,620 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (623) 544-4600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13951 W GRAND AVE STE 203
Surprise, AZ 85374
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
- Spinal stenosis
Blood & Immunity
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & memory
- Mild cognitive impairment
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
Circulation & balance
- Fainting and syncope
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Hearing loss
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Diabetes
Eye health
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
Foot care
- Foot fungus
General Health
- Severe dehydration
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart health
- AFib
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
Kidney & Urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
Lung health
- COPD
Men's health
- Enlarged prostate
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin
- Bedsores
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Age spots and sun spots
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Sleep & nerves
- Restless legs syndrome
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Prostate exam
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
- Blood Pressure Check
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Heart health
- EKG
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Injections & Medications
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
Lung health
- Breathing Treatment
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Pain Management
- Joint injection or aspiration
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Speech and swallowing therapy
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,620 services · 1,183 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
420 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
123 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
46 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
90 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
605 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
287 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | Office visit | 99458 |
260 | Too few peers to compare |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
211 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
164 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
158 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Surprise 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Albert C. Ruttinger's specialty?
Albert C. Ruttinger is a family doctor in Surprise, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Albert C. Ruttinger?
Albert C. Ruttinger is listed at 13951 W Grand Ave Ste 203, Surprise, AZ 85374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Albert C. Ruttinger?
The number on file is (623) 544-4600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Albert C. Ruttinger's NPI number?
Albert C. Ruttinger's National Provider Identifier is 1740253434. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Albert C. Ruttinger's education?
Albert C. Ruttinger attended Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Albert C. Ruttinger been practicing?
Albert C. Ruttinger has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Albert C. Ruttinger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Albert C. Ruttinger performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Albert C. Ruttinger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Albert C. Ruttinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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