Quick answers
- Does Rufus R. Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rufus R. Rodriguez 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 Rufus R. Rodriguez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 683 Original Medicare patients and 1,561 services for Rufus R. Rodriguez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rufus R. Rodriguez's NPI number?
- 1649257270. 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 Rufus R. Rodriguez, 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 | 683 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,561 |
| Different services or procedures | 106 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)84 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)58 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)55 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)39 services
- Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (74230)34 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 cholesterol74%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Arthritis44%
- Depression32%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Rufus R. Rodriguez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rufus R. Rodriguez 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.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - FairmontFairmont, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240166
- Mayo Clinic Health System - MankatoMankato, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240093
- Mayo Clinic Health System - WasecaWaseca, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241345
- Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueNew Prague, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241361
- Mayo Clinic Health System St. JamesSt James, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241333
Practice locations
Addresses where Rufus R. Rodriguez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1025 Marsh StMankato, MN 56001 (507) 625‑4031
- 1101 Moulton and Parsons DrSaint James, MN 56081 (507) 375‑3261
- 800 Medical Ctr DrFairmont, MN 56031 (507) 238‑8555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rufus R. Rodriguez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region661 clinicians in the group
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont155 clinicians in the group
- Mayo Clinic Health System-St James76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Mankato
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mankato, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649257270 |
| 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