Ruth Egwakhe, MD
NPI 1720441025 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Egwakhe, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1720441025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720441025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
173 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 | 94 | $123 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 32 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $88 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 17 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$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 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 235 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 204 | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 82 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 77 | 17 |
| Carvedilol | 76 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 5 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
- 2016-04-04
- Last updated
- 2021-09-14
- Certified
- 2021-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Egwakhe's NPI number?
- Ruth Egwakhe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720441025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Egwakhe's specialty?
- Ruth Egwakhe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Egwakhe located?
- Ruth Egwakhe's practice location on file with NPPES is 4850 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213-3194.
- What is Ruth Egwakhe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Egwakhe is (614) 566-0950.
- Does Ruth Egwakhe accept Medicare?
- Ruth Egwakhe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Egwakhe's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Egwakhe's NPI (1720441025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.