Michael Ruggiero
NPI 1053367136 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Ruggiero is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1053367136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053367136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MB05782300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
676 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 277 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 122 | $116 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 68 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $133 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 26 | $16 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 318 | 283 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 123 | 119 |
| Dexamethasone | 88 | 75 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 78 | 60 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 44 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 43 | 42 |
| Baclofen | 40 | 35 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$109 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2020-08-19
- Certified
- 2020-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Ruggiero's NPI number?
- Michael Ruggiero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053367136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Ruggiero's specialty?
- Michael Ruggiero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Ruggiero located?
- Michael Ruggiero's practice location on file with NPPES is 970 Hooper Ave # 2, Toms River, NJ 08753-8319.
- What is Michael Ruggiero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Ruggiero is (732) 228-4146.
- Does Michael Ruggiero accept Medicare?
- Michael Ruggiero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Ruggiero's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Ruggiero's NPI (1053367136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.