Ruth Zent, MD
NPI 1962430306 · Family Medicine Physician · Kotzebue, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Zent, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kotzebue, AK (NPI 1962430306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962430306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2937 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 85 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 58 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | — |
| Lisinopril | 54 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-28
- Last updated
- 2017-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Zent's NPI number?
- Ruth Zent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962430306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Zent's specialty?
- Ruth Zent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Zent located?
- Ruth Zent's practice location on file with NPPES is 436 5th Ave & Ted Stevens Way, Kotzebue, AK 99752.
- What is Ruth Zent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Zent is (907) 442-7148.
- Does Ruth Zent accept Medicare?
- Ruth Zent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Zent's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Zent's NPI (1962430306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.