Quick answers
- Does Aaron K. Ruter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aaron K. Ruter 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 Aaron K. Ruter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 7,056 services for Aaron K. Ruter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aaron K. Ruter's NPI number?
- 1629411723. 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 Aaron K. Ruter, 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,900 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)625 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)342 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)281 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)137 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Aaron K. Ruter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aaron K. Ruter 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150090
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Aaron K. Ruter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 E 109th AveCrown Point, IN 46307 (219) 921‑1444
- 601 Gateway Blvd NChesterton, IN 46304 (219) 921‑1444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aaron K. Ruter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute, PC81 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629411723 |
| 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