Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ruchelsman
Based in Newton, MA, David Evan 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 965-4263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 WASHINGTON ST BLUE 201
Newton, MA 02462
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,852 services · 2,105 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
156 |
| Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand | Procedure | 26145 |
95 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
89 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
47 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
32 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
30 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
22 |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
20 |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
19 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation | Procedure | 25600 |
19 |
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 Dr. Ruchelsman?
Dr. Ruchelsman is an orthopedic surgeon in Newton, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruchelsman's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ruchelsman?
The number on file is (617) 965-4263. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ruchelsman?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ruchelsman train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ruchelsman have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ruchelsman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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