LELA RUCK MD – NPI #1235543760
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LELA RUCK is a physician located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235543760 to LELA RUCK on June 12, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 04, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LELA RUCK below.

NPI Profile for
LELA RUCK

NPI Number
1235543760
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LELA RUCK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2000 TRANS MOUNTAIN RD STE B
EL PASO, TX 79911-3602
Phone: (915) 215-8400 Fax: (915) 612-9254
1 Other location(s):
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Phone: (314) 362-1700
Fax: (314) 362-9878
Mailing address
440 RAYNOLDS ST
EL PASO, TX 79905-1613
Phone: (915) 215-4480 Fax: (915) 215-5386
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 04, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX S5760
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 MO 2016040201

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LELA RUCK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS
      2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
      EL PASO, TX 79911

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