Karen Rugg, RN
NPI 1730408220 · Family Nurse Practitioner · East Greenwich, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Rugg, RN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in East Greenwich, RI (NPI 1730408220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730408220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN26299 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
190 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 | 85 | $110 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 34 | $111 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 22 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $76 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 16 | $33 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 11 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 128 | 37 |
| Lisinopril | 123 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 113 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 109 | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 91 | 20 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$988 across 15 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)
- 10 Park PlNorth Kingstown, RI 02852-1659Phone: (401) 486-0499Fax: (401) 885-0284
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-19
- Certified
- 2024-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Rugg's NPI number?
- Karen Rugg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730408220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Rugg's specialty?
- Karen Rugg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Rugg located?
- Karen Rugg's practice location on file with NPPES is 688 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818-1824.
- What is Karen Rugg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Rugg is (401) 736-4281.
- Does Karen Rugg accept Medicare?
- Karen Rugg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Rugg's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Rugg's NPI (1730408220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.