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Unclaimed ProfileAbout DEFOSTER
Listed in the NPI registry as a hospitalist, Ruth E Defoster, MD practices in Rochester, MN. Ruth graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2012. Ruth is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ruth cared for 166 Medicare patients across 252 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (507) 284-2511
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
252 services · 166 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
99 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
74 |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
27 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
24 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
17 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 hospitalists in Rochester 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2012 at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Defoster?
Dr. Defoster is a hospitalist in Rochester, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “HOSPITALIST”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Defoster's address?
Dr. Defoster is listed at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905. 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. Defoster?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Defoster's NPI number?
Dr. Defoster's National Provider Identifier is 1558624700. 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. Defoster train?
Dr. Defoster attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Defoster been practicing?
Dr. Defoster has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Defoster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Defoster 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.
Medicare claims
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