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Dr. Ernest A Ruse, MD

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Cullman, AL · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1942232822

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ernest A Ruse
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1890 Al Highway 157, Suite 300, Cullman, AL, 35058
Phone (256) 737-8000
Fax (256) 737-8058
Enumeration date Jul 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Feb 17, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

207RS0010X Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 00027474 (AL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
009938043 Medicaid AL -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Ernest Ruse?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ernest Ruse is 1942232822, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Ernest Ruse practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Cullman, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-02-17.