2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician NPI 1760428312 MD
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CREED RUCKER, MD

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
25
Medicare Part D claims · Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician avg: 80
MIPS score
60.9999/100
▼ 22 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$37.21
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CREED RUCKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 60.9999/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

60.9999/100
MIPS score · -22 vs avg
25
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CREED RUCKER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

61 6th percentile higher than 6% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CREED RUCKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CREED RUCKER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1760428312

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician

Rare

176 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 80

MIPS final score

60.9999/100 22.100099999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician share within Arizona

1. Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CREED RUCKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
60.9999/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician) — 60.9999/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%61%
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician) — 60.9999/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CREED RUCKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 677 N WILMOT RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85711, with a listed phone of (520) 795-2889. NPI 1760428312 was issued on 06/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUCKER 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 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 60.9999/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.0298, Cost 19.445), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 176 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 80 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

677 N WILMOT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85711

Provider Details

NPI 1760428312
Specialty Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

60.9999
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.0298
Quality
19.445
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CREED RUCKER, 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.

BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
JOHNSON CITY, TN
BLUE RIDGE RADIOLOGY PC
BRISTOL, TN
SINGLETON ASSOCIATES PA
TUCSON, AZ

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CREED RUCKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Penumbra, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

25
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
1,210
Generic Drug Cost
$250

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
23

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

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician Overview

How CREED RUCKER, MD fits within the Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician landscape nationally.

176
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician Providers in US
47
States with Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician
80
Avg Claims per Provider

CREED RUCKER, MD's 25 claims are below the specialty average of 80.

Nearby Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREED RUCKER, MD's specialty?
CREED RUCKER, MD specializes in Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does CREED RUCKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CREED RUCKER, MD wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is CREED RUCKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
CREED RUCKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.9999/100 (Quality: 73.0298, Cost: 19.445). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CREED RUCKER, MD located?
CREED RUCKER, MD is located at 677 N WILMOT RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85711. Phone: (520) 795-2889.
What is CREED RUCKER, MD's NPI number?
CREED RUCKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760428312, issued on 06/21/2006.
How many Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 176 Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician provider writes 80 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CREED RUCKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CREED RUCKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CREED RUCKER, MD accept Medicare?
CREED RUCKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CREED RUCKER, MD's credentials?
CREED RUCKER, MD's NPI is 1760428312 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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