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- 2000 Washington St, Blue 201, Newton, MA 02462
About Dr. Ruchelsman
Based in Newton, MA, David E. Ruchelsman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. David graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2004. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,852 services to 2,105 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1114117553 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (617) 965-4263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 WASHINGTON ST BLUE 201
Newton, MA 02462
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,852 services · 2,105 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
156 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand | Procedure | 26145 |
95 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
89 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
32 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
20 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
19 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation | Procedure | 25600 |
19 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Newton 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at New York 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 MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David E. Ruchelsman?
David E. Ruchelsman is an orthopedic surgeon in Newton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is David E. Ruchelsman's address?
David E. Ruchelsman is listed at 2000 Washington St Blue 201, Newton, MA 02462. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David E. Ruchelsman?
The number on file is (617) 965-4263. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David E. Ruchelsman?
David E. Ruchelsman's National Provider Identifier is 1114117553. 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 David E. Ruchelsman train?
David E. Ruchelsman attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David E. Ruchelsman have?
David E. Ruchelsman has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David E. Ruchelsman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David E. Ruchelsman performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David E. Ruchelsman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David E. Ruchelsman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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