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- Libertyville location main office
801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Barrington location
27750 W Highway 22, Suite G-50, Barrington, IL 60010
About Dr. Ruffer
James E. Ruffer, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Libertyville, IL specializing in radiation oncology. James trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,301 services to 660 patients. The services billed most often include ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields, calculation of radiation therapy dose, and design and construction of complex radiation treatment device. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679564629.
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
- (847) 990-5910
- Email not available
Practice Locations
801 S MILWAUKEE AVE
Libertyville, IL 60048
27750 W Highway 22 Suite G-50
Barrington, IL 60010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology 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
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
Blood and lymph cancer
Bone cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
Brain tumors
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Thymus tumor
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
- Abnormal Bone Growth After Surgery
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
Urologic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Testicular cancer
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,301 services · 660 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields | Imaging | 77014 |
369 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
155 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
143 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
142 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
53 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
38 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
38 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved | Imaging | 77290 |
29 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area | Imaging | 77280 |
28 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| 3d radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77295 |
22 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
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 radiation oncologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiation oncologists in Libertyville 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James E. Ruffer specialize in?
James E. Ruffer is a radiation oncologist in Libertyville, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where is James E. Ruffer located?
James E. Ruffer is listed at 801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James E. Ruffer's phone number?
The number on file is (847) 990-5910. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James E. Ruffer?
James E. Ruffer's National Provider Identifier is 1679564629. 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 James E. Ruffer train?
James E. Ruffer attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James E. Ruffer have?
James E. Ruffer has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James E. Ruffer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James E. Ruffer performs imaging including ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and calculation of radiation therapy dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James E. Ruffer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James E. Ruffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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