Ruth Mcdowell, PA-C
NPI 1619069606 · Medical Physician Assistant · South Bend, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Mcdowell, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in South Bend, IN (NPI 1619069606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619069606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10004370A (IN)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
118 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 42 | $155 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 38 | $9 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 38 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$155 (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 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 234 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 220 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 185 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 172 | 47 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 157 | 29 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 13 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1901 W Western Ave Ste BSouth Bend, IN 46619-3570Phone: (574) 234-9033Fax: (574) 847-7200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2024-05-09
- Certified
- 2024-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Mcdowell's NPI number?
- Ruth Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619069606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Mcdowell's specialty?
- Ruth Mcdowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Mcdowell located?
- Ruth Mcdowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 765 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601-3101.
- What is Ruth Mcdowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Mcdowell is (574) 235-7990.
- Does Ruth Mcdowell accept Medicare?
- Ruth Mcdowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Mcdowell's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Mcdowell's NPI (1619069606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.