Dana Ruggles, PA-C
NPI 1609505007 · Medical Physician Assistant · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Ruggles, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1609505007).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609505007
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
79 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 | 35 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $140 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 13 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$140 (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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 163 | 55 |
| Levetiracetam | 126 | 35 |
| Topiramate | 117 | 31 |
| Lamotrigine | 63 | 19 |
| Primidone | 62 | 20 |
| Memantine Hcl | 48 | 19 |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 47 | 15 |
| Donepezil Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$357 across 14 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
- 2022-06-09
- Last updated
- 2022-06-09
- Certified
- 2022-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Ruggles's NPI number?
- Dana Ruggles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609505007, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Ruggles's specialty?
- Dana Ruggles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dana Ruggles located?
- Dana Ruggles's practice location on file with NPPES is 1365 Washington Ave Ste 100, Albany, NY 12206-1098.
- What is Dana Ruggles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Ruggles is (518) 459-8106.
- Does Dana Ruggles accept Medicare?
- Dana Ruggles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Ruggles's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Ruggles's NPI (1609505007) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.