Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD
2000 Washington St, Blue 201, Newton, MA 02462 • +1-949-555-9778
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Newton Percentiles
NPI #1114117553 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across MA Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD in Newton at -0.23σ (46.15th city percentile / 62.01th state percentile, 714 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 141 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1114117553 highlights 968 annual claims for 99213 (46.15th Newton percentile; $200–$273 self-pay corridor) plus 726 encounters under 20610 and 511 under 73562.
At 2000 Washington St, Blue 201 (02462), Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$224.00 per new consult (4.95/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 31 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1995), Dr. Ruchelsman coordinates 141 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2000 Washington St, Blue 201 (+1-949-555-9778).
Compared against Newton, MA Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,242 annual services across 714 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 968 | 46.15th | $200 – $273 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 726 | 41.15th | $213 – $291 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 511 | 45.15th | $119 – $163 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 296 | 44.15th | $286 – $392 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 188 | 43.15th | $1844 – $2527 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (141 HCPCS billing breadth) | 552 | 46.15th | $225 – $326 |
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Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ruchelsman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1114117553 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02462) |
| Dr. Ruchelsman Newton CMS Volume Rank | 46.15th Pct (3,242 CMS svcs; Z -0.230σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $224.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Newton, MA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $224.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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