Ruth Slayton, APN
NPI 1285160531 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Milan, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Slayton, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Milan, TN (NPI 1285160531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285160531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 22566 (TN)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
527 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 | 216 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 130 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 76 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 48 | $11 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 22 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 43 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 33 | 11 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 32 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 32 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 27 | — |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$294 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1954 Saint John AveSuite 1Dyersburg, TN 38024-2120Phone: (731) 285-6110Fax: (731) 285-6964
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-05
- Last updated
- 2022-02-10
- Certified
- 2022-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Slayton's NPI number?
- Ruth Slayton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285160531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Slayton's specialty?
- Ruth Slayton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Slayton located?
- Ruth Slayton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1104 W Van Hook St, Milan, TN 38358-2637.
- What is Ruth Slayton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Slayton is (731) 238-2338.
- Does Ruth Slayton accept Medicare?
- Ruth Slayton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Slayton's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Slayton's NPI (1285160531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.