Kara Ruddy, DPT
NPI 1962518563 · Physical Therapist · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Ruddy, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1962518563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962518563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25170 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
193 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 140 | $23 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 36 | $28 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 17 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $23–$103 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2017-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Ruddy's NPI number?
- Kara Ruddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962518563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Ruddy's specialty?
- Kara Ruddy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Kara Ruddy located?
- Kara Ruddy's practice location on file with NPPES is 11271 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904-2631.
- What is Kara Ruddy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Ruddy is (240) 485-1280.
- Does Kara Ruddy accept Medicare?
- Kara Ruddy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Ruddy's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Ruddy's NPI (1962518563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.