Quick answers
- Does Richard T. Ruffin Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. Ruffin Jr. 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 Richard T. Ruffin Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 384 Original Medicare patients and 574 services for Richard T. Ruffin Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard T. Ruffin Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1386686129. 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 Richard T. Ruffin Jr., 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 | 384 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 574 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)366 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)152 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)23 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)13 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)12 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety50%
- Depression48%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Hospitals where Richard T. Ruffin Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard T. Ruffin Jr. 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.
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- Manchester Memorial HospitalManchester, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070027
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. Ruffin Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 71 Haynes StManchester, CT 06040 (860) 646‑1222
- 80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. Ruffin Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hartford Hospital1,044 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Connecticut LLC40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hartford Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386686129 |
| 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