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Edit this profileWhere to find Chad V. Ruffin, MD
- Burien location main office
16259 Sylvester Rd Sw Ste 504, Burien, WA 98166 - Seattle location
1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 - Seattle location
515 Minor Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98104
About Dr. Ruffin
Chad V. Ruffin, MD is a healthcare provider in Burien, WA specializing in otolaryngology. Chad trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2009. Chad is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Chad cared for 165 Medicare patients across 177 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, exam of ear using a microscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861629636.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (206) 242-3696
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16259 SYLVESTER RD SW STE 504
Burien, WA 98166
1625 19th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
515 Minor Ave Ste 140
Seattle, WA 98104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
177 services · 165 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
62 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ruffin's specialty?
Dr. Ruffin is an ENT doctor in Burien, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ruffin?
Dr. Ruffin is listed at 16259 Sylvester Rd Sw Ste 504, Burien, WA 98166. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Ruffin?
The number on file is (206) 242-3696. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Ruffin's NPI number?
Dr. Ruffin's National Provider Identifier is 1861629636. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Ruffin's medical education?
Dr. Ruffin attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruffin been practicing?
Dr. Ruffin has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ruffin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruffin performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ruffin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ruffin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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