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- 2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
About Dr. Ruwe
Patrick A. Ruwe, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hamden, CT specializing in orthopedic surgery. Patrick trained at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Patrick is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Patrick provided 3,042 services to 908 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. This provider record is associated with NPI 1164419321.
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
- (203) 407-3534
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2408 WHITNEY AVE
Hamden, CT 06518
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
3,042 services · 908 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
238 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
119 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
68 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
38 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
1,344 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
750 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hamden 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Patrick A. Ruwe?
Patrick A. Ruwe is an orthopedic surgeon in Hamden, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
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What is Patrick A. Ruwe's address?
Patrick A. Ruwe is listed at 2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Patrick A. Ruwe?
The number on file is (203) 407-3534. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Patrick A. Ruwe?
Patrick A. Ruwe's National Provider Identifier is 1164419321. 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 Patrick A. Ruwe train?
Patrick A. Ruwe attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Patrick A. Ruwe have?
Patrick A. Ruwe has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Patrick A. Ruwe perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Patrick A. Ruwe performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Patrick A. Ruwe's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patrick A. Ruwe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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