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Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

1 Saint Joseph Drive
Centerville, IA 52544

(641) 437-4111

Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD is affiliated with MercyOne and DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES, P.C..

Office Locations

MercyOne

1 Saint Joseph Drive
Centerville, IA 52544

(641) 437-4111

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1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

transabdominal ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD had a list price for transabdominal ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

abdominal imaging

carotid duplex ultrasound

chest CT scan

CT scan

lower extremity venous duplex

mammogram

pelvic imaging

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

neck X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, abdominal imaging, carotid duplex ultrasound, chest CT scan, CT scan, lower extremity venous duplex, mammogram (breast X-ray), pelvic imaging, screening mammogram, targeted breast ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, vascular ultrasound, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and neck X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	962
aspiration	33
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	387
breast procedures	1153
CT scan	835
diagnostic imaging	178
hip imaging	98
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	166
neck imaging	42
pelvic imaging	377
pleural drainage	15
preventive care	896
spinal procedures	174
thoracic (chest) imaging	2121
ultrasound (sonogram)	848
vascular procedures	356
women's imaging	1137
X-rays	3754

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2013 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	946
aspiration	37
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	263
breast procedures	1580
CT scan	690
diagnostic imaging	215
diagnostic procedures	14
excision	14
hip imaging	51
image guided procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	107
neck imaging	79
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	387
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	1269
spinal procedures	98
thoracic (chest) imaging	1309
ultrasound (sonogram)	1216
vascular procedures	474
women's imaging	1585
X-rays	3021

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1111
Female	2895

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3762
Black	119
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1651
From 75 to 84	1215
85 and over	591
Less than 65	549

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1082
aspiration	44
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	320
breast procedures	1950
CT scan	869
diagnostic imaging	267
diagnostic procedures	18
hip imaging	69
image guided procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	159
neck imaging	86
pelvic imaging	481
preventive care	1531
spinal procedures	140
thoracic (chest) imaging	1714
ultrasound (sonogram)	1358
vascular procedures	521
women's imaging	1945
X-rays	3858

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1388
Female	3580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4691
Black	141
Hispanic	63
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2043
From 75 to 84	1424
85 and over	780
Less than 65	721

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2015 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1131
aspiration	70
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	215
breast procedures	2000
CT scan	670
diagnostic imaging	268
diagnostic procedures	38
hip imaging	61
image guided procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	126
neck imaging	120
pelvic imaging	431
pleural drainage	22
preventive care	1448
spinal procedures	99
thoracic (chest) imaging	1531
ultrasound (sonogram)	1798
vascular procedures	592
women's imaging	2022
X-rays	3476

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2910
Female	7094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	9440
Black	248
Hispanic	124
Asian	94
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	4114
From 75 to 84	2986
85 and over	1486
Less than 65	1418

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2016 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1204
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	394
breast procedures	2231
CT scan	1157
diagnostic imaging	293
diagnostic procedures	16
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	105
neck imaging	120
pelvic imaging	547
preventive care	1564
spinal procedures	183
thoracic (chest) imaging	1931
ultrasound (sonogram)	1527
vascular procedures	484
women's imaging	2224
X-rays	4085

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1572
Female	3812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5051
Black	132
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2259
From 75 to 84	1583
85 and over	790
Less than 65	752

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2017 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1161
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	322
breast procedures	2470
CT scan	1063
diagnostic imaging	296
diagnostic procedures	36
image guided procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	48
minor procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	70
neck imaging	125
pelvic imaging	568
preventive care	1792
spinal procedures	127
thoracic (chest) imaging	1623
ultrasound (sonogram)	1613
vascular procedures	491
women's imaging	2463
X-rays	3807

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1526
Female	4038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5260
Black	108
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2495
From 75 to 84	1602
85 and over	736
Less than 65	731

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2018 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1134
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	408
breast procedures	2474
CT scan	1210
diagnostic imaging	256
image guided procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	41
musculoskeletal imaging	100
neck imaging	138
pelvic imaging	673
preventive care	1901
spinal procedures	173
thoracic (chest) imaging	251
ultrasound (sonogram)	1708
vascular procedures	579
women's imaging	2512
X-rays	2443

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1783
Female	4289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5741
Black	113
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2690
From 75 to 84	1746
85 and over	869
Less than 65	767

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2019 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	985
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	297
breast procedures	2740
CT scan	1011
diagnostic imaging	294
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
musculoskeletal imaging	49
neck imaging	108
pelvic imaging	547
preventive care	2121
spinal procedures	129
thoracic (chest) imaging	246
ultrasound (sonogram)	1503
vascular procedures	509
women's imaging	2757
X-rays	2615

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1496
Female	4229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5428
Black	89
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	89
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2603
From 75 to 84	1809
85 and over	774
Less than 65	539

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2020 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	749
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	300
breast procedures	1949
CT scan	1087
diagnostic imaging	236
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	65
neck imaging	61
pelvic imaging	569
preventive care	1453
spinal procedures	119
thoracic (chest) imaging	288
ultrasound (sonogram)	968
vascular procedures	309
women's imaging	1982
X-rays	1888

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1296
Female	3205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4284
Black	62
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2098
From 75 to 84	1391
85 and over	615
Less than 65	397

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2021 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	560
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	249
breast procedures	2214
CT scan	835
diagnostic imaging	249
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	32
neck imaging	62
pelvic imaging	376
preventive care	1693
spinal procedures	95
thoracic (chest) imaging	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	866
vascular procedures	268
women's imaging	2219
X-rays	2066

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1010
Female	3123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3917
Black	59
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2044
From 75 to 84	1276
85 and over	469
Less than 65	344

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA during 2022 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	710
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	224
breast procedures	2208
CT scan	937
diagnostic imaging	296
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	53
neck imaging	89
pelvic imaging	466
preventive care	1545
spinal procedures	69
thoracic (chest) imaging	317
ultrasound (sonogram)	1150
vascular procedures	339
women's imaging	2225
X-rays	1971

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1082
Female	3141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4022
Black	52
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2009
From 75 to 84	1402
85 and over	492
Less than 65	320

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Centerville, IA were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	965
aspiration	46
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	307
breast procedures	2088
CT scan	942
diagnostic imaging	258
diagnostic procedures	24
excision	14
hip imaging	69
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	93
neck imaging	93
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	492
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	1564
spinal procedures	127
thoracic (chest) imaging	1051
ultrasound (sonogram)	1323
vascular procedures	447
women's imaging	2097
X-rays	2998

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1379
Female	3582

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	102
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	4690
Hispanic	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	47

**Age**
75 to 84	1494
85 and over	691
Less than 65	594
65 to 74	2182

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	13
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sandra A. Ruhs, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$192 localizer $96	BREVERA BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM $49	3DQuorum $27	EVIVA $20
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$144 US - Ultrasound Systems $58	SOMATOM Edge $22	ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System $21	CT and RO incl. Computed Tomography and Radiation Oncology $17	Sequoia $14	Other $11
GE Healthcare	$120 $120
Cianna Medical Inc	$89 SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $89
Mindray DS USA, Inc.	$87 TE X $87
Other	$105 localizer $53	I -VIEW CONTRAST ENHANCED DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY $16	Biopsy Site Identifiers $14	ELITE $11	DOTAREM GADOTERATE MEGLUMINE INJECTION $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$736

Biography

Dr. Sandra Ruhs practices diagnostic radiology. Dr. Ruhs's clinical interests encompass imaging procedures. She attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. She is affiliated with MercyOne. According to MercyOne, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Des Moines, IA.