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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Craig H. Ruetzel, MD

Works at hospitals in Chesapeake, VA · Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Craig H. Ruetzel, MD is an OB-GYN at 824 Greenbrier Pkwy, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23320. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Craig H. Ruetzel had 46 Original Medicare patients and 111 services. NPI 1033129218. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Craig H. Ruetzel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Craig H. Ruetzel accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Craig H. Ruetzel may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Craig H. Ruetzel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 111 services for Craig H. Ruetzel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Craig H. Ruetzel's NPI number?
1033129218. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Craig H. Ruetzel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients46
Services billed to Medicare111
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)27 services
  2. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)23 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
  4. Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure52%
  • Arthritis28%

Hospitals where Craig H. Ruetzel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig H. Ruetzel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Craig H. Ruetzel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 824 Greenbrier Pkwy, Suite 100Chesapeake, VA 23320

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033129218
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians