Ruchia Handy, ARNP
NPI 1588131312 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruchia Handy, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1588131312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588131312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9456475 (FL)
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
4,365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 2,027 | $67 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,417 | $98 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 509 | $153 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 184 | $166 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 81 | $37 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 147 | 50 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 114 | 52 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 96 | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 69 | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 64 | 28 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 58 | 28 |
| Mirtazapine | 56 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 315 New Market Rd EImmokalee, FL 34142-3509Phone: (817) 863-0489Fax: (407) 515-9955
- 216 S Seminole AveInverness, FL 34452-4738Phone: (352) 560-0333Fax: (352) 560-0337
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-30
- Last updated
- 2023-09-29
- Certified
- 2023-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruchia Handy's NPI number?
- Ruchia Handy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588131312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruchia Handy's specialty?
- Ruchia Handy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruchia Handy located?
- Ruchia Handy's practice location on file with NPPES is 5510 N Hesperides St, Tampa, FL 33614-5414.
- What is Ruchia Handy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruchia Handy is (813) 467-6111.
- Does Ruchia Handy accept Medicare?
- Ruchia Handy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruchia Handy's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruchia Handy's NPI (1588131312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.