Dr. Robert Ruffner, MD
532 S Aiken Ave, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 • +1-871-555-5274
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pittsburgh Percentiles
NPI #1871531632 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across PA Cardiology providers positions Dr. Robert Ruffner, MD in Pittsburgh at -1.02σ (16.9th city percentile / 5.08th state percentile, 332 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ruffner (averaging 2.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 38% of tracked volume (287 encounters), paired with 93000 (211x).
At 532 S Aiken Ave, Suite 311 (15232), Dr. Robert Ruffner, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.83/5 bedside rating).
From 532 S Aiken Ave, Suite 311 in Pittsburgh (+1-871-555-5274), Dr. Ruffner, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Pittsburgh, PA Cardiology peers
755 annual services across 332 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 287 | 16.9th | $105 – $143 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 211 | 12.9th | $41 – $56 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 136 | 13.9th | $195 – $268 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 76 | 12.9th | $123 – $168 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 45 | 18.9th | $150 – $206 |
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Dr. Robert Ruffner, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ruffner National Provider Identifier | NPI #1871531632 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (15232) |
| Dr. Ruffner Pittsburgh CMS Volume Rank | 16.90th Pct (755 CMS svcs; Z -1.024σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.83/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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