Physician Profile
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David S Ruch, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Morrisville, NC. David is a 1988 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 647 Medicare patients across 1,106 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 668-5259
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5601 ARRINGDON PARK DR STE 300
Morrisville, NC 27560
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,106 services · 647 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
67 |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
36 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
27 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
21 |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
19 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
15 |
| Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve | Procedure | 64718 |
14 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
12 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
490 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
147 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Morrisville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ruch?
Dr. Ruch is an orthopedic surgeon in Morrisville, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruch's address?
Dr. Ruch is listed at 5601 ARRINGDON PARK DR STE 300, Morrisville, NC 27560. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruch?
The number on file is (919) 668-5259. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Ruch's NPI number?
Dr. Ruch's National Provider Identifier is 1356438998. 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
Where did Dr. Ruch train?
Dr. Ruch attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruch been practicing?
Dr. Ruch has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ruch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruch performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers and release and/or relocation of hand nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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