Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. William James Ruch IV, DC

Individual provider Chiropractor · NPI 1922028661

Dr. William James Ruch IV, DC is a Chiropractic in Oakland, California. Graduated from Life Chiropractic College - West in 1986, 40 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
Life Chiropractic College - West
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
DC — Doctor of Chiropractic
A licensed chiropractor.

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Practice location Address checks out

5212 Claremont Ave
Oakland, CA 94618-1033
Phone: (510) 653-0682
Fax: (510) 653-0422
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Specialties & licences

Chiropractor (primary) Taxonomy 111N00000X · Licence DC 18253 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1922028661
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DC
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 11, 2026
Certification dateMarch 11, 2026

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyCHIROPRACTIC
Medical schoolLIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE - WEST
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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