2026 NPPES data Trauma Surgery Physician NPI 1437684917 MD
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ASHLY RUF, MD

Trauma Surgery Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
48
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Trauma Surgery Physician avg: 70
What the federal data reveals: ASHLY RUF, MD is a Trauma Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 48 claims across 22 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ASHLY RUF, MD filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHLY RUF, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ASHLY RUF, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2017

NPI 1437684917

Primary specialty

Trauma Surgery Physician

Niche

959 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 70

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Trauma Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Trauma Surgery Physician share within Missouri

1. Trauma Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Trauma Surgery Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Trauma Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Trauma Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Trauma Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Trauma Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHLY RUF, MD is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437684917. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHLY RUF, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Trauma Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 362-5298. NPI 1437684917 was issued on 04/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUF most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Trauma Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 959 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 70 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1437684917
Specialty Trauma Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLY RUF, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP
SAINT LOUIS, MO
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

48
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
700
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (33.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Trauma Surgery Physician Overview

How ASHLY RUF, MD fits within the Trauma Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

959
Trauma Surgery Physician Providers in US
49
States with Trauma Surgery Physician
70
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLY RUF, MD's 48 claims are below the specialty average of 70.

Nearby Trauma Surgery Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUF.

Compare Trauma Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLY RUF, MD's specialty?
ASHLY RUF, MD specializes in Trauma Surgery Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does ASHLY RUF, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLY RUF, MD wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLY RUF, MD located?
ASHLY RUF, MD is located at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 362-5298.
What is ASHLY RUF, MD's NPI number?
ASHLY RUF, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437684917, issued on 04/21/2017.
Does ASHLY RUF, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLY RUF, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%.
How many Trauma Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 959 Trauma Surgery Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Trauma Surgery Physician provider writes 70 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLY RUF, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLY RUF, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLY RUF, MD accept Medicare?
ASHLY RUF, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLY RUF, MD's credentials?
ASHLY RUF, MD's NPI is 1437684917 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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