Ruth Steinberg, MD
NPI 1497768238 · Family Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Steinberg, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1497768238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497768238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G67701 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
278 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $155 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 95 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $215 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $111–$215 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 137 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 84 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 77 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 21 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 71 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 66 | 13 |
| Simvastatin | 56 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2020-03-03
- Certified
- 2020-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Steinberg's NPI number?
- Ruth Steinberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497768238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Steinberg's specialty?
- Ruth Steinberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Steinberg located?
- Ruth Steinberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Ruth Steinberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Steinberg is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Ruth Steinberg accept Medicare?
- Ruth Steinberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Steinberg's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Steinberg's NPI (1497768238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.