John Ruggiano, M.D.
NPI 1609844240 · Psychiatry Physician · Cranston, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Ruggiano, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Cranston, RI (NPI 1609844240).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609844240
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD04335 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
109 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 | 44 | $122 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 29 | $71 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 18 | $128 |
| Brief Communication Technology-Based Service, E.g. Virtual Check-In, By a Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Who Can Report Evaluation and Management Services, Provided to an Established Patient, Not Originating From a Related E/M ServicG2012 | 18 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$128 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 129 | 45 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 114 | 38 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 81 | 27 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 66 | 20 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 57 | 20 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 41 | 11 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,903 across 66 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2007-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Ruggiano's NPI number?
- John Ruggiano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609844240, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Ruggiano's specialty?
- John Ruggiano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Ruggiano located?
- John Ruggiano's practice location on file with NPPES is 1090 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920-3035.
- What is John Ruggiano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Ruggiano is (401) 463-5778.
- Does John Ruggiano accept Medicare?
- John Ruggiano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Ruggiano's NPI active?
- Yes — John Ruggiano's NPI (1609844240) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.