Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Ruge work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Ruge at 1 hospital: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Ruge see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Park Ridge, IL and Buffalo Grove, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Ruge's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does John Ruge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Ruge accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does John Ruge offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says John Ruge offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for John Ruge?
- (847) 318-9067, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Ruge's NPI number?
- 1538166301. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Ruge works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Ruge at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140223
Practice locations
Addresses where John Ruge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1675 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑9067
- 1675 Dempster St, Suite Y2 206Park Ridge, IL 60068 (815) 588‑5012
- 1675 W Dempster St, Fl 3Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑9330
- 1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Ruge as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Park Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Park Ridge, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538166301 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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