Dr Michael A Ruchim, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Chicago, IL

Dr Michael A Ruchim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and his current practice location is 680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 118, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 503-6000.

Dr Michael A Ruchim is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036061908) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669470936.

Contact Information

Dr Michael A Ruchim, MD
680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 118,
Chicago, IL 60611-4546
(312) 503-6000
(312) 503-6329

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael A Ruchim
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience45 Years
Location680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael A Ruchim graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669470936
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789673914
  • Enrollment ID: I20060426000470

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael A Ruchim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669470936NPI-NPPES
036061908MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 036061908 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143352

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael A Ruchim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael A Ruchim is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael A Ruchim, MD
680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 118,
Chicago, IL 60611-4546

Ph: (312) 503-6000
Dr Michael A Ruchim, MD
680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 118,
Chicago, IL 60611-4546

Ph: (312) 503-6000

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