Ruth Seppala, RN, MSN, FNP
NPI 1851451694 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Seppala, RN, MSN, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1851451694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851451694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN, MSN, FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP1291 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,215 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 344 | $105 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 288 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 214 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 185 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 139 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 167 | 73 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 119 | 64 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 118 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 | 47 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 92 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 9 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 (2)
- 1040 W American AveOracle, AZ 85623-6089Phone: (520) 896-2092Fax: (520) 896-2449
- 23 S Mcnab PkwySan Manuel, AZ 85631Phone: (520) 385-2234Fax: (520) 381-3209
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-11
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2023-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Seppala's NPI number?
- Ruth Seppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851451694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Seppala's specialty?
- Ruth Seppala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Seppala located?
- Ruth Seppala's practice location on file with NPPES is 2155 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741-3118.
- What is Ruth Seppala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Seppala is (520) 742-0414.
- Does Ruth Seppala accept Medicare?
- Ruth Seppala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Seppala's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Seppala's NPI (1851451694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.