Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of October 4, 2026.
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Dr. Christopher M Ruthruff, MD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1831144179

Dr. Christopher M Ruthruff, MD is registered under Family Practice in Ionia, Michigan. Qualified in 1997, 29 years ago. Practices with Sparrow Ionia Hospital, a 42-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
29
Licensed in
MI
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

550 E Washington St Ste 205
Ionia, MI 48846-2202 Not confirmed with CMS for 16 years — call before visiting
Phone: (616) 527-8293
Fax: (616) 527-5718
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Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence CR070864 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1831144179
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 24, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 19, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1997 (29 years in practice)
Group practice Sparrow Ionia Hospital — 42 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $942 45 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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Practises at

Facilities the CMS Facility Affiliation file lists for this clinician. Those with a page here are linked.

Colleagues at Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Clinicians the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file lists under the same group practice. CMS counts 42 clinicians in the practice; 12 are shown here.

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