# Ernest A Ruse, JR., MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ernest-ruse-md-1942232822
NPI: 1942232822
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ernest A Ruse, JR., MD is a sports medicine based in Cullman, AL practicing at Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc with NPI 1942232822.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Sports Medicine
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 1999
- NPI: 1942232822 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1942232822))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc
- Address: 1890 Al Hwy 157, Suite 300, Cullman, AL, 350580689
- Phone: (256) 737-2100
- Group practice size: 30 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [BCBS Alabama](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-alabama) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ernest A Ruse, JR., use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1942232822).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $18.

Largest disclosed payer: Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. ($18 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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