Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Ruane, MD
Infectious Disease · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ruane from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ruane
Dr. Peter Ruane is an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ruane performed 7,901 Medicare services across 5,004 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ruane received a total of $236,521 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1067 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ruane is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$236,521 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,901
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for infectious disease
5,004
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~439 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
471 | $8 | $9 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
443 | $8 | $13 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 437 | $8 | $12 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
435 | $13 | $20 |
| HIV-1 viral load test A blood test that measures the amount of HIV-1 virus in your body using nucleic acid detection. |
401 | $83 | $128 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
398 | $7 | $10 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
397 | $5 | $8 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
354 | $96 | $215 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
345 | $138 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
231 | $63 | $155 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
226 | $25 | $39 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
226 | $25 | $39 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
217 | $10 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 206 | $18 | $28 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
189 | $29 | $45 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
181 | $16 | $23 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
180 | $15 | $35 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
174 | $4 | $8 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
173 | $14 | $24 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
169 | $9 | $14 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
169 | $17 | $26 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
142 | $18 | $30 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
142 | $18 | $30 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
141 | $21 | $33 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
137 | $8 | $12 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
129 | $6 | $10 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
104 | $10 | $16 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
88 | $34 | $53 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
88 | $34 | $53 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
87 | $11 | $35 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
76 | $10 | $16 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
70 | $12 | $45 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
68 | $27 | $45 |
| Iron level test | 53 | $6 | $10 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
53 | $9 | $14 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
48 | $33 | $86 |
| Screening examination of specimen cells A laboratory test to examine cells from a specimen for abnormalities. The process includes preparing the sample, screening the cells, and interpreting the results. |
47 | $19 | $75 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
44 | $22 | $35 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
42 | $19 | $40 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
40 | $13 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
31 | $1 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
28 | $72 | $98 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
26 | $67 | $186 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
25 | $13 | $22 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $43 | $95 |
| Anoscopy with magnification and chemical enhancement A diagnostic exam of the anus using an endoscope with magnification and a chemical agent to enhance visualization. |
20 | $109 | $462 |
| Lipoprotein (a) level | 20 | $14 | $22 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
20 | $22 | $31 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $129 | $276 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $161 | $365 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
16 | $18 | $27 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of the hepatitis B vaccine to provide immunization against the hepatitis B virus. |
15 | $33 | $69 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage An injection of the hepatitis B vaccine administered to adults as part of a three-dose immunization schedule. |
14 | $69 | $104 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$236,521
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,789/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for infectious disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
1,067
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$167,450 (70.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$58,732 (24.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,338 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,456
2023
$18,928
2022
$13,459
2021
$20,598
2020
$41,503
2019
$63,583
2018
$64,994
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$10,306
ViiV Healthcare Company
$1,924
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$211
EMD Serono, Inc.
$194
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$123
Lilly USA, LLC
$119
Bausch Health US, LLC
$95
Amgen Inc.
$82
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$77
Theratechnologies Inc.
$59
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$54
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$36
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$115,028
ViiV Healthcare Company
$109,651
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$2,691
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,316
Theratechnologies Inc.
$1,287
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$1,039
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$843
Amgen Inc.
$719
EMD Serono, Inc.
$680
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$312
Janssen Products, LP
$304
Allergan Inc.
$240
AbbVie, Inc.
$216
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$209
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$203
Bausch Health US, LLC
$198
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$175
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$173
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
AbbVie Inc.
$123
Eisai Inc.
$120
PFIZER INC.
$94
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$66
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$54
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$45
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$38
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$37
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$37
Hologic, LLC
$29
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$18
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$15
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Shionogi Inc
$14
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (71%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in infectious disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for infectious disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Infectious diseases within 10 mi
277
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DOCS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ruane is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ruane experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ruane performed 471 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ruane receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ruane received a total of $236,521 from 49 companies across 1,067 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ruane's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Los Angeles?
Dr. Ruane's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ruane) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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