Quick answers
- Does Donald G. Ruch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald G. Ruch 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 Donald G. Ruch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Donald G. Ruch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald G. Ruch's NPI number?
- 1871575191. 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 Donald G. Ruch, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)17 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%
- Diabetes39%
- Arthritis37%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Osteoporosis26%
Hospitals where Donald G. Ruch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald G. Ruch 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.
- Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLCLavonia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110027
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald G. Ruch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 367 Clear Creek PkwyLavonia, GA 30553 (706) 356‑7800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald G. Ruch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vituity-Georgia Anesthesia PC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Georgia →
Other nurse anesthetists in Lavonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lavonia, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vituity-Georgia Anesthesia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871575191 |
| 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