2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1710949276 MD
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MARK RUOFF, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in WAYNE, New Jersey. 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
523
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK RUOFF, MD filed 523 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in WAYNE, New Jersey, prescribing 91% generic.

523
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$2.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MARK RUOFF, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

523 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARK RUOFF, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MARK RUOFF, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2006

NPI 1710949276

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

523 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).

MARK RUOFF, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 246 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, WAYNE, NJ, 07470, with a listed phone of (973) 689-6266. NPI 1710949276 was issued on 04/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUOFF 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 523 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.2%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

246 HAMBURG TURNPIKE
WAYNE, NJ 07470

Provider Details

NPI 1710949276
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2006

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 MARK RUOFF, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

CTL Medical Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MARK RUOFF, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 523 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

523
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
647
Total Day Supply
16,085
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$76K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
179 (34.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK RUOFF, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
67
Meloxicam
67
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
62
Diazepam
45
Tramadol Hcl
43
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Prolia
Denosumab
20
Celecoxib
18
Methylprednisolone
16

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How MARK RUOFF, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK RUOFF, MD's 523 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUOFF.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK RUOFF, MD's specialty?
MARK RUOFF, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in WAYNE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK RUOFF, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK RUOFF, MD wrote 523 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK RUOFF, MD located?
MARK RUOFF, MD is located at 246 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, WAYNE, NJ, 07470. Phone: (973) 689-6266.
What is MARK RUOFF, MD's NPI number?
MARK RUOFF, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710949276, issued on 04/03/2006.
Does MARK RUOFF, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK RUOFF, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK RUOFF, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK RUOFF, MD had 179 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK RUOFF, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK RUOFF, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK RUOFF, MD accept Medicare?
MARK RUOFF, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 523 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK RUOFF, MD's credentials?
MARK RUOFF, MD's NPI is 1710949276 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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