Joseph Ruggerio, FNP-C
NPI 1437620143 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ruggerio, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1437620143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437620143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22443 (SC)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
362 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 | 133 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $78 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 83 | $72 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 22 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Topiramate | 102 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 40 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 32 | 28 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 29 | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Cilostazol | 28 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 19 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 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 (2)
- 2361 Cypress CirConway, SC 29526-8921Phone: (843) 347-3900Fax: (843) 347-3930
- 6010 Highway 707Ste 300Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7321Phone: (843) 347-3900Fax: (843) 347-3930
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-12-07
- Last updated
- 2025-07-17
- Certified
- 2025-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ruggerio's NPI number?
- Joseph Ruggerio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437620143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ruggerio's specialty?
- Joseph Ruggerio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ruggerio located?
- Joseph Ruggerio's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Doug White Dr Ste 420, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4182.
- What is Joseph Ruggerio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ruggerio is (843) 497-7772.
- Does Joseph Ruggerio accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ruggerio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ruggerio's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ruggerio's NPI (1437620143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.