Dr. Michael Ruckenstein, MD
3400 Spruce St, 5 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104 • +1-767-555-8517
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Philadelphia Percentiles
NPI #1558307504 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Anchored in Philadelphia, PA 19104, Dr. Michael Ruckenstein, MD (NPI 1558307504) logged 889 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (20.34th Philadelphia percentile), 14.69th PA percentile, -0.68σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Ruckenstein is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination — 302 annual services, $172–$236 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 31231 (Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy, 222/yr) and CPT 31575 (Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection, 169/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-767-555-8517, Dr. Ruckenstein's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.86/5 composite reality score over 21 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Ruckenstein (MD, NPI #1558307504) includes accredited doctoral training (1992, 34 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 3400 Spruce St, 5 Silverstein Bldg.
Compared against Philadelphia, PA Otolaryngology peers
889 annual services across 461 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Otolaryngology 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 Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 302 | 20.34th | $172 – $236 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 222 | 22.34th | $346 – $474 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 169 | 18.34th | $252 – $346 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 116 | 20.34th | $122 – $167 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 80 | 18.34th | $108 – $149 |
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Dr. Michael Ruckenstein, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ruckenstein National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558307504 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (19104) |
| Dr. Ruckenstein Philadelphia CMS Volume Rank | 20.34th Pct (889 CMS svcs; Z -0.681σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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