Ruth Nguyen, NP-C
NPI 1770007155 · Nurse Practitioner · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Nguyen, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1770007155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770007155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H106847 (IA)
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
8 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
1,829 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 475 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 462 | $100 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 184 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 141 | $71 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 132 | $102 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 342 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 280 | 94 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 174 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 134 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-27
- Last updated
- 2026-01-19
- Certified
- 2026-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Nguyen's NPI number?
- Ruth Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770007155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Nguyen's specialty?
- Ruth Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Nguyen located?
- Ruth Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5400.
- What is Ruth Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Nguyen is (515) 239-4432.
- Does Ruth Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Ruth Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Nguyen's NPI (1770007155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.