Ruth Shaffer, CRNP
NPI 1528442985 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Berlin, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Shaffer, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Berlin, PA (NPI 1528442985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528442985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SP015118 (PA)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
609 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 261 | $103 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 196 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $73 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 21 | $3 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 478 | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 275 | 66 |
| Lisinopril | 226 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 186 | 55 |
| Prednisone | 155 | 112 |
| Metformin Hcl | 145 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-16
- Last updated
- 2023-03-31
- Certified
- 2023-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Shaffer's NPI number?
- Ruth Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528442985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Shaffer's specialty?
- Ruth Shaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Shaffer located?
- Ruth Shaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 426 Main St, Berlin, PA 15530-1229.
- What is Ruth Shaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Shaffer is (814) 267-4603.
- Does Ruth Shaffer accept Medicare?
- Ruth Shaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Shaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Shaffer's NPI (1528442985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.