Quick answers
- Does Naykala A. Ruse accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naykala A. Ruse 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 Naykala A. Ruse see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 8,051 services for Naykala A. Ruse. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Naykala A. Ruse's NPI number?
- 1467497339. 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 Naykala A. Ruse, 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 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,051 |
| Different services or procedures | 136 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)257 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)234 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)171 services
- Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes (97814)145 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)126 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Naykala A. Ruse works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Naykala A. Ruse 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.
- Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010035
Practice locations
Addresses where Naykala A. Ruse is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1890 Al Hwy 157Cullman, AL 35058 (256) 737‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Naykala A. Ruse as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cullman Internal Medicine, PC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Cullman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cullman, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cullman Internal Medicine, PC
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) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467497339 |
| 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