Ruth Gay Lawton, APRN
NPI 1720384522 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Gay Lawton, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1720384522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720384522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3006777 (KY)
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
15 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
1,175 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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 747 | $101 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 101 | $42 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 65 | $65 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 48 | $218 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 47 | $29 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians a |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 224 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 211 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 50 |
| Furosemide | 162 | 42 |
| Potassium Chloride | 148 | 34 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 146 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 144 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$336 across 3 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
- 2011-01-27
- Last updated
- 2014-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Gay Lawton's NPI number?
- Ruth Gay Lawton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720384522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Gay Lawton's specialty?
- Ruth Gay Lawton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Gay Lawton located?
- Ruth Gay Lawton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1431 Hepburn Ave Apt 1, Louisville, KY 40204-1652.
- What is Ruth Gay Lawton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Gay Lawton is (502) 498-4977.
- Does Ruth Gay Lawton accept Medicare?
- Ruth Gay Lawton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Gay Lawton's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Gay Lawton's NPI (1720384522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.