Christopher Paul Ruffini, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Neward, DE

Christopher Paul Ruffini, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Neward, Delaware. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Christiana Care Health Services Inc, Delaware Center For Digestive Care Llc and his current practice location is 537 Stanton Christiana Rd, Mid Atlantic Gi Consultants Suite 203, Neward, Delaware. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (302) 225-2380.

Christopher Paul Ruffini is licensed to practice in Delaware (license number C10004361) 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 1770590424.

Contact Information

Christopher Paul Ruffini, MD
537 Stanton Christiana Rd, Mid Atlantic Gi Consultants Suite 203,
Neward, DE 19713
(302) 225-2380
(302) 225-2388

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Paul Ruffini
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location537 Stanton Christiana Rd, Neward, Delaware
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:
  • Christopher Paul Ruffini attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770590424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/17/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820997042
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113000572

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Paul Ruffini such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770590424NPI-NPPES
0000611201MedicaidDE
4533424OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology C10004361 (Delaware)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christiana HospitalNewark, DEHospital
St Francis HospitalWilmington, DEHospital
Union Hospital Of Cecil CountyElkton, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christiana Care Health Services Inc97390975691248
Delaware Center For Digestive Care Llc589008935354

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. Christopher Paul Ruffini allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristiana Care Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487083069
PECOS PAC ID: 9739097569
Enrollment ID: O20140428000026
Entity NameDelaware Center For Digestive Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558722561
PECOS PAC ID: 5890089353
Enrollment ID: O20160805000253

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. Christopher Paul Ruffini 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
Christopher Paul Ruffini, MD
537 Stanton Christiana Rd, Mid Atlantic Gi Consultants Suite 203,
Neward, DE 19713

Ph: (302) 225-2380
Christopher Paul Ruffini, MD
537 Stanton Christiana Rd, Mid Atlantic Gi Consultants Suite 203,
Neward, DE 19713

Ph: (302) 225-2380

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