Wendy Ruggles, PA-C
NPI 1265620827 · Physician Assistant · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wendy Ruggles, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1265620827).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265620827
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 515 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
660 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 176 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $75 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 108 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 80 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 42 | $10 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 30 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 76 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 75 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 67 | 18 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$188 across 7 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
- 2007-10-09
- Last updated
- 2007-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wendy Ruggles's NPI number?
- Wendy Ruggles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265620827, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wendy Ruggles's specialty?
- Wendy Ruggles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wendy Ruggles located?
- Wendy Ruggles's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101-4200.
- What is Wendy Ruggles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wendy Ruggles is (406) 247-3350.
- Does Wendy Ruggles accept Medicare?
- Wendy Ruggles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wendy Ruggles's NPI active?
- Yes — Wendy Ruggles's NPI (1265620827) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.