Bruce Ragsdale, M.D.
NPI 1225072374 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Ragsdale, M.D. is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1225072374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225072374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A23785 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,324 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,742 | $77 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 122 | $122 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 107 | $103 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 96 | $106 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 95 | $49 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 87 | $131 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$910 across 8 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Ragsdale's NPI number?
- Bruce Ragsdale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225072374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Ragsdale's specialty?
- Bruce Ragsdale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Ragsdale located?
- Bruce Ragsdale's practice location on file with NPPES is 3701 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7462.
- What is Bruce Ragsdale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Ragsdale is (805) 541-6033.
- Does Bruce Ragsdale accept Medicare?
- Bruce Ragsdale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Ragsdale's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Ragsdale's NPI (1225072374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.