Ruth Fuentes, P.A.-C
NPI 1356673685 · Medical Physician Assistant · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Fuentes, P.A.-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1356673685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356673685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA20640 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
288 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 120 | $84 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 41 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $118 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 22 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 19 | $69 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 87 | 84 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 42 | 41 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 24 | 23 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 23 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 22 | 22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-02-11
- Last updated
- 2025-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Fuentes's NPI number?
- Ruth Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356673685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Fuentes's specialty?
- Ruth Fuentes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Fuentes located?
- Ruth Fuentes's practice location on file with NPPES is 14442 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605-2107.
- What is Ruth Fuentes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Fuentes is (562) 945-1940.
- Does Ruth Fuentes accept Medicare?
- Ruth Fuentes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Fuentes's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Fuentes's NPI (1356673685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.