2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1639175714 DPM
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GLENN RUHL, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in WOBURN, Massachusetts. 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
90
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$139.44
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GLENN RUHL, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in WOBURN, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 90 claims across 54 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $139.44 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GLENN RUHL, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 90 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GLENN RUHL, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1639175714

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

90 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GLENN RUHL, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 0/100 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.

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GLENN RUHL, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in WOBURN, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1639175714. 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.

GLENN RUHL, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 479 MAIN ST, WOBURN, MA, 01801, with a listed phone of (781) 935-3828. NPI 1639175714 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUHL 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 90 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

479 MAIN ST
WOBURN, MA 01801

Provider Details

NPI 1639175714
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 GLENN RUHL, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GLENN RUHL, DPM. To verify GLENN RUHL, DPM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

90
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
1,750
Generic Drug Cost
$997
Opioid Claims
11 (12.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
22

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How GLENN RUHL, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

GLENN RUHL, DPM's 90 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLENN RUHL, DPM's specialty?
GLENN RUHL, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in WOBURN, Massachusetts. Credentials: DPM.
How much does GLENN RUHL, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GLENN RUHL, DPM wrote 90 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is GLENN RUHL, DPM's Medicare quality score?
GLENN RUHL, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GLENN RUHL, DPM located?
GLENN RUHL, DPM is located at 479 MAIN ST, WOBURN, MA, 01801. Phone: (781) 935-3828.
What is GLENN RUHL, DPM's NPI number?
GLENN RUHL, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639175714, issued on 06/23/2005.
Does GLENN RUHL, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, GLENN RUHL, DPM had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GLENN RUHL, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GLENN RUHL, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GLENN RUHL, DPM accept Medicare?
GLENN RUHL, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 90 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GLENN RUHL, DPM's credentials?
GLENN RUHL, DPM's NPI is 1639175714 with credentials DPM. 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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