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Orthopedic Surgery

Robert M. Ruth, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA · Lompoc, CA · California

Summary

Robert M. Ruth, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA and Lompoc, CA. NPI 1730273681. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert M. Ruth, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
Harvard Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Robert M. Ruth work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert M. Ruth at 2 hospitals: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Robert M. Ruth see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Templeton, CA, Solvang, CA and Santa Barbara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert M. Ruth's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Robert M. Ruth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert M. Ruth 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.
What is the phone number for Robert M. Ruth?
(805) 682-8907, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert M. Ruth's NPI number?
1730273681. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Robert M. Ruth works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert M. Ruth at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert M. Ruth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert M. Ruth as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • David B. Hammer123 clinicians in the group
  • Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Templeton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Templeton, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730273681
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians