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- 608 Radam Ln, Austin, TX 78745
About Dr. Ruff
Peter A. Ruff, MD practices urology in Austin, TX. Peter is a 1997 graduate of University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 1,673 Medicare patients across 5,308 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487646790.
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
- (512) 443-5988
- Email not available
Practice Locations
608 RADAM LN
Austin, TX 78745
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,308 services · 1,673 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
187 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
101 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
19 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
16 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 6
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 urologists in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ruff specialize in?
Dr. Ruff is an urologist in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ruff located?
Dr. Ruff is listed at 608 Radam Ln, Austin, TX 78745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruff's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 443-5988. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruff's NPI number?
Dr. Ruff's National Provider Identifier is 1487646790. 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. Ruff go to medical school?
Dr. Ruff attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruff been practicing?
Dr. Ruff has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ruff do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruff performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ruff confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ruff. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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