Ruby Bush, PA-C
NPI 1598398018 · Physician Assistant · Punta Gorda, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruby Bush, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Punta Gorda, FL (NPI 1598398018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598398018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9112896 (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
6 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
10,357 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 4,041 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,361 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,086 | $38 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 827 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 740 | $106 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 383 | 239 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 308 | 231 |
| Hydrocortisone | 268 | 221 |
| Mupirocin | 178 | 147 |
| Fluorouracil | 120 | 105 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 112 | 93 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 96 | 72 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 94 | 74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,673 across 77 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
- 2020-02-13
- Last updated
- 2026-01-26
- Certified
- 2026-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruby Bush's NPI number?
- Ruby Bush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598398018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruby Bush's specialty?
- Ruby Bush is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruby Bush located?
- Ruby Bush's practice location on file with NPPES is 329 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3833.
- What is Ruby Bush's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruby Bush is (239) 316-4773.
- Does Ruby Bush accept Medicare?
- Ruby Bush is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruby Bush's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruby Bush's NPI (1598398018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.