Quick answers
- Does Joseph Ruzbarsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Ruzbarsky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph Ruzbarsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 383 Original Medicare patients and 2,762 services for Joseph Ruzbarsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Ruzbarsky's NPI number?
- 1053730762. 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 Joseph Ruzbarsky, 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 patients | 383 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,762 |
| Different services or procedures | 105 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,313 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)174 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)105 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)101 services
- X-ray of hip, 1 view (73501)70 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure42%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Anxiety15%
Hospitals where Joseph Ruzbarsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Ruzbarsky 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.
- Aspen Valley Hospital DistrictAspen, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061324
- Community HospitalGrand Junction, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060054
- Grand River Hospital DistrictRifle, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061317
- Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060006
- Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060075
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Ruzbarsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 181 W Meadow Dr, Suite 400Vail, CO 81657 (970) 476‑1100
- 7100 Fairway Dr, Suite 42Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 775‑7775
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Ruzbarsky as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairway Physical Therapy LLC86 clinicians in the group
- Steadman Clinic Professional LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Vail
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vail, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairway Physical Therapy LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053730762 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians