Ruth Mcdonald, PA
NPI 1538173687 · Physician Assistant · East Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Mcdonald, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in East Syracuse, NY (NPI 1538173687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538173687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 003302 (NY)
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
19 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
590 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 186 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $101 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 47 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 40 | $7 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 79 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 56 | 50 |
| Alprazolam | 49 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 44 |
| Cefdinir | 43 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 40 | 38 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 39 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,600 across 162 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Mcdonald's NPI number?
- Ruth Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538173687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Mcdonald's specialty?
- Ruth Mcdonald is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Mcdonald located?
- Ruth Mcdonald's practice location on file with NPPES is 4939 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057-9208.
- What is Ruth Mcdonald's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Mcdonald is (315) 463-1600.
- Does Ruth Mcdonald accept Medicare?
- Ruth Mcdonald is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Mcdonald's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Mcdonald's NPI (1538173687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.