Ruth Catignas, NP-C
NPI 1285804682 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Lauderhill, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Catignas, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Lauderhill, FL (NPI 1285804682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285804682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2742442 (FL)
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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 86 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 82 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 78 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 71 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 60 | 20 |
| Azithromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,521 across 60 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)
- 7630 Sw 34th Mnr Ste 440Davie, FL 33328-1986Phone: (954) 866-8615
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-03
- Last updated
- 2023-11-30
- Certified
- 2023-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Catignas's NPI number?
- Ruth Catignas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285804682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Catignas's specialty?
- Ruth Catignas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Catignas located?
- Ruth Catignas's practice location on file with NPPES is 4486 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351-4513.
- What is Ruth Catignas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Catignas is (954) 710-8767.
- Does Ruth Catignas accept Medicare?
- Ruth Catignas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Catignas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Catignas's NPI (1285804682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.