Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout RUFFIN
Based in Opelika, AL, William Chalmers Ruffin, DO is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. William is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 67 Medicare patients across 68 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (859) 257-5405
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1965 1ST AVE
Opelika, AL 36801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
68 services · 67 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
26 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ruffin?
Dr. Ruffin is an otolaryngology in Opelika, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruffin's address?
Dr. Ruffin is listed at 1965 1ST AVE, Opelika, AL 36801. 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. Ruffin?
The number on file is (859) 257-5405. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Ruffin's NPI number?
Dr. Ruffin's National Provider Identifier is 1023578804. 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. Ruffin train?
Dr. Ruffin attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruffin been practicing?
Dr. Ruffin has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ruffin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruffin performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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