Dr. Charles Ruhl, MD
118 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905 • +1-258-555-2482
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Providence Percentiles
NPI #1134237274 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Dr. Charles Ruhl, MD (NPI #1134237274) practices Otolaryngology in Providence, RI (02905) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,429 annual CMS services across 419 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Providence percentile) (-0.69σ vs RI state mean, 26.32th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Ruhl is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination — 486 annual services, $88–$120 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 31231 (Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy, 357/yr) and CPT 31575 (Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection, 272/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-258-555-2482, Dr. Ruhl's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.90/5 composite reality score over 9 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Charles Ruhl in ZIP 02905 note 19 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2007) alongside 3.4 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Providence, RI Otolaryngology peers
1,429 annual services across 419 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from RI 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 | 486 | 33.33th | $88 – $120 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 357 | 33.33th | $176 – $241 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 272 | 34.33th | $128 – $176 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 186 | 36.33th | $62 – $85 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 129 | 36.33th | $55 – $76 |
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Dr. Charles Ruhl, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ruhl National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134237274 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02905) |
| Dr. Ruhl Providence CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (1,429 CMS svcs; Z -0.693σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (RI Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Providence, RI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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