Joseph Ruzbarsky
Joseph Ruzbarsky is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Vail, CO with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Ruzbarsky has been part of the Vail medical community since 2014 in independent practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1994dNPPES updated 2020-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Colorado on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.15/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in ColoradoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
445
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$652 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph Ruzbarsky's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Dec 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 2014)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Joseph Ruzbarsky
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Ruzbarsky for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Vail required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph Ruzbarsky
NPI records show Dr. Ruzbarsky as active with telehealth listed in Vail, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 476-1100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657-5058
Mailing Address
181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657-5058
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