Sandra Ruppe, MSN, BSN, RN
NPI 1659153690 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Ruppe, MSN, BSN, RN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1659153690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659153690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, BSN, RN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5019173 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
139 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 21 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 18 | $85 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 11 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 18 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 12 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 11 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-10-16
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Ruppe's NPI number?
- Sandra Ruppe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659153690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Ruppe's specialty?
- Sandra Ruppe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sandra Ruppe located?
- Sandra Ruppe's practice location on file with NPPES is 695 W Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655-4450.
- What is Sandra Ruppe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Ruppe is (828) 580-3278.
- Does Sandra Ruppe accept Medicare?
- Sandra Ruppe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Ruppe's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Ruppe's NPI (1659153690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.