Ruba Nicola, M.D.
NPI 1760862171 · Family Medicine Physician · Irwin, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruba Nicola, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Irwin, PA (NPI 1760862171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760862171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD464225 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
215 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $119 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 37 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 | $112 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 14 | $123 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 158 | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 151 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 118 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 81 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 75 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,386 across 75 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)
- 905 Spruce StIrwin, PA 15642-3683Phone: (724) 864-9595Fax: (724) 864-9860
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-02
- Last updated
- 2022-09-17
- Certified
- 2022-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruba Nicola's NPI number?
- Ruba Nicola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760862171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruba Nicola's specialty?
- Ruba Nicola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruba Nicola located?
- Ruba Nicola's practice location on file with NPPES is 905 Spruce St Ste 201, Irwin, PA 15642-3683.
- What is Ruba Nicola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruba Nicola is (724) 864-9595.
- Does Ruba Nicola accept Medicare?
- Ruba Nicola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruba Nicola's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruba Nicola's NPI (1760862171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.