Provider Profile
Nicolaus D. Ruehl, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Cullman, AL. According to Medicare claims data, Nicolaus cared for 57 Medicare patients across 77 services. The services billed most often include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19), and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891154894.
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1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
Cullman, AL 35058
77 services · 57 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
36 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Nicolaus D. Ruehl is a physician assistant in Cullman, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Nicolaus D. Ruehl is listed at 1912 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (256) 737-2100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Nicolaus D. Ruehl's National Provider Identifier is 1891154894. 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
Nicolaus D. Ruehl has 10+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2016. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
According to Medicare billing data, Nicolaus D. Ruehl the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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