Dr. John R. Ruge, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 23
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 28
- Publications
- 23
- Clinical trials
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- 1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD
Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Park Ridge, Illinois
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Dr. John R. Ruge is a neurosurgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois
Dr. Ruge practices at Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Dr. Ruge's NPI, 1538166301, was assigned on July 7, 2005. Dr. Ruge graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Ruge holds Illinois license 036070692.
- NPI
- 1538166301NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2961536891
- NPI enumeration date
- July 7, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 69
- Medical school graduation
- 1983
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. John R. Ruge practices at Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD in Park Ridge, Illinois
Dr. Ruge's primary practice is Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD, at 1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
- Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. John R. Ruge is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 4 medical groups
Dr. Ruge's primary practice is Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ruge is also affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The medical group on file is Dreyer Medical Clinic (Advocate Medical Group). Dmand AI also links Dr. Ruge to 1 more hospital, 3 group practices and clinics and 3 medical groups, each named with a free account. Dr. Ruge's employer is on file too: a hospital.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. John R. Ruge's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Ruge practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD | Available with a free account |
| +5 more sites and 3 medical groups | Available with a free account |
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Dr. John R. Ruge is one of 303 neurosurgeons in Illinois
Neurological surgery is Dr. Ruge's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Ruge is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ruge is licensed in Illinois.
Specialties and state licenses
- Neurological surgery, IllinoisPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists neck pain and spine problems among the conditions Dr. Ruge treats.
Neurosurgeons near Dr. Ruge
Counts of neurosurgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John R. Ruge billed Medicare for 23 services in 2024
CMS data shows 23 Medicare services from Dr. Ruge across 1 procedure code in 2024, all of them office visits, for 28 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $1,627 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Ruge's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 242024: 234%
Dr. Ruge compared with the Illinois median for neurosurgeons, 2024
- Dr. Ruge
- Illinois median
- Medicare services
- 23vs 18488% below
- Medicare patients
- 28vs 14280% below
Medians across 252 neurosurgeons in Illinois with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Ruge's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John R. Ruge treated 28 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 57
CMS counts 28 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ruge in 2024. The largest group is under 65, with 14 patients. 50% of them have high cholesterol, and 46% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 1.17, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ruge's median patient age at 23, with 49% women.
Dr. Ruge's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Chronic conditions among Dr. Ruge's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol50%
- High blood pressure46%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Ruge's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 23
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women49%
- Men50%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. John R. Ruge offers telehealth to Medicare patients
Dr. Ruge accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Ruge as offering telehealth.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. John R. Ruge has 23 publications on record
Dmand AI links 23 papers to Dr. Ruge, published from 2017 to 2024. 2018 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Brain Neoplasms and Aminolevulinic Acid. Dr. Ruge has published most often in J Neurosurg Case Lessons. Dr. Ruge's most frequent co-authors are Daphne Li, MD, Bruce Bryson Storrs, MD and Eric J. Belin, MD.
Dr. Ruge's papers by year, 2017 to 2024
Topics Dr. Ruge writes about most
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Brain Neoplasms
- Aminolevulinic Acid
- Brain Diseases
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
- Dermoid Cyst
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Neurosurgical Procedures
Dr. Ruge's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Ruge
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. John R. Ruge has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Ruge to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Brain Neoplasms and Central Nervous System Neoplasms.
Conditions in Dr. Ruge's trials
- Brain Neoplasms
- Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Ruge
Study of Aminolevulinic Acid to Enhance Visualization and Resection of Malignant Glial Tumors of the Brain (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. John R. Ruge received $451 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023
CMS Open Payments shows 14 general payments to Dr. Ruge from 11 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Elekta, Inc. paid the most, $146.
General payments to Dr. Ruge by program year, 2016 to 2023
Companies that paid Dr. Ruge the most, 2016 to 2023
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. John R. Ruge has 10 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 10 awards for Dr. Ruge, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2016.
Awards and honors for Dr. Ruge
- 2016
- America's Top Doctors
- Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors
- 2015
- Top Cancer Neurosurgeon
- 2013
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer
- Super Doc
- Undated
- AANS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. John R. Ruge graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Ruge graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Ruge is a member of AANS, ACS, CNS and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
- Medical school
- Board certified in neurological surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. John R. Ruge accepts plans from 18 insurance carriers
Dr. Ruge is in network with 18 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Cigna. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Cigna
- HCSC
- Elevance
- Humana
- Aetna
- Aspirus Health Plan
- +10 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Ruge accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO12
- HMO9
- Medicare8
- POS5
- EPO3
- Medicaid2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. John R. Ruge's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. John R. Ruge's NPI number?
Dr. John R. Ruge's NPI number is 1538166301. It was assigned on July 7, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. John R. Ruge?
Dr. John R. Ruge is a neurosurgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).
Where does Dr. John R. Ruge practice?
Dr. Ruge practices at 1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Dr. Ruge's primary practice is Advocate Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Cardiovascular - HOPD in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ruge to 1 hospital, 3 group practices and clinics and 3 medical groups.
What is Dr. John R. Ruge's medical license number?
Dr. Ruge holds Illinois license 036070692.
Which hospitals is Dr. John R. Ruge affiliated with?
Dr. Ruge is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Ruge to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. John R. Ruge part of?
Dr. Ruge is linked to Dreyer Medical Clinic (Advocate Medical Group). Dmand AI links Dr. Ruge to 3 more medical groups.
Does Dr. John R. Ruge accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Ruge billed Medicare for 23 services in 2024, and Dr. Ruge accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. John R. Ruge offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Ruge as offering telehealth services.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. John R. Ruge see?
CMS counts 28 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ruge in 2024, with an average age of 57.
Is Dr. John R. Ruge board certified?
Yes. Dr. Ruge is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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What services does Dr. John R. Ruge bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Ruge's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. John R. Ruge go to medical school?
Dr. Ruge graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983.
Has Dr. John R. Ruge received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $451 in general payments to Dr. Ruge from 11 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Elekta, Inc.
How long has Dr. John R. Ruge been practicing?
Dr. Ruge graduated from medical school in 1983, 43 years ago.
Does Dr. John R. Ruge do research?
Dmand AI links 23 publications to Dr. Ruge, published from 2017 to 2024. Dr. Ruge has worked on 1 clinical trial.
Who does Dr. John R. Ruge publish with?
Dr. Ruge's most frequent co-authors are Daphne Li, MD (4 shared papers), Bruce Bryson Storrs, MD (2 shared papers) and Eric J. Belin, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. John R. Ruge accept?
Dr. Ruge is in network with 18 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Cigna. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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