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- 3400 Spruce St, 5 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Ruckenstein
Michael J. Ruckenstein, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Philadelphia, PA. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 594 Medicare patients across 690 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558307504.
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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
- (215) 662-2777
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3400 SPRUCE ST 5 SILVERSTEIN BLDG
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
690 services · 594 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
29 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs | Procedure | 69801 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for eardrum and muscle function | Treatment | 92550 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
154 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
94 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
63 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ruckenstein?
Dr. Ruckenstein is an otolaryngology (ent) in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruckenstein's address?
Dr. Ruckenstein is listed at 3400 Spruce St 5 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 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. Ruckenstein?
The number on file is (215) 662-2777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruckenstein's NPI number?
Dr. Ruckenstein's National Provider Identifier is 1558307504. 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. Ruckenstein train?
Dr. Ruckenstein attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruckenstein been practicing?
Dr. Ruckenstein has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ruckenstein perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruckenstein performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs and insertion of cochlear device; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test for eardrum and muscle function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ruckenstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ruckenstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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