MICHAEL J. RUCKENSTEIN MD – NPI #1558307504
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

MICHAEL RUCKENSTEIN is an otolaryngologist located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558307504 to MICHAEL RUCKENSTEIN on June 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Mar 31, 2011. 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 MICHAEL RUCKENSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL J. RUCKENSTEIN

NPI Number
1558307504
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL J. RUCKENSTEIN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3400 SPRUCE ST
5 SILVERSTEIN BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 662-2777 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL RUCKENSTEIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPA0016876270001
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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 PA MD064872L

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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
MICHAEL RUCKENSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
      701 EAST MARSHALL STREET
      WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
    • HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
      34TH & SPRUCE STS
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
      555 NORTH DUKE STREET
      LANCASTER, PA 17602
    • PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
      51 NORTH 39TH STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
      800 SPRUCE STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS
      1800 LOMBARD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

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