Chris Ruge, APRN, BC
NPI 1932246683 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Las Vegas, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chris Ruge, APRN, BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Las Vegas, NM (NPI 1932246683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932246683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R29549 (NM)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 49 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 35 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 31 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 29 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | — |
| Mirtazapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2007-01-31
- Last updated
- 2013-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Ruge's NPI number?
- Chris Ruge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932246683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Ruge's specialty?
- Chris Ruge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chris Ruge located?
- Chris Ruge's practice location on file with NPPES is 1235 Eighth St., Las Vegas, NM 87701-4219.
- What is Chris Ruge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Ruge is (505) 425-6788.
- Does Chris Ruge accept Medicare?
- Chris Ruge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chris Ruge's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Ruge's NPI (1932246683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.