2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730629718
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ASHLEY RUFFING

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in NAPLES, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
717
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$997.86
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHLEY RUFFING filed 717 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in NAPLES, Florida, prescribing 38% generic.

717
Part D claims, 2023
38%
generic prescribing
$997.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ASHLEY RUFFING's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

717 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ASHLEY RUFFING?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/24/2017

NPI 1730629718

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

717 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHLEY RUFFING appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 311 9TH ST N, NAPLES, FL, 34102, with a listed phone of (239) 624-8250. NPI 1730629718 was issued on 02/24/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUFFING most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 717 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $346K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

311 9TH ST N
NAPLES, FL 34102

Provider Details

NPI 1730629718
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/24/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY RUFFING bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NCHMD INC
NAPLES, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHLEY RUFFING. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$998

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASHLEY RUFFING. To verify ASHLEY RUFFING's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ASHLEY RUFFING — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 717 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

717
Total Claims
$346K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,040
Total Day Supply
28,293
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$331K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ASHLEY RUFFING prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
140
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
87
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
55
Prednisone
51
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
48
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
34
Azithromycin
30
Fluticasone Propionate
27
Montelukast Sodium
25
Pantoprazole Sodium
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ASHLEY RUFFING fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY RUFFING's 717 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUFFING.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY RUFFING's specialty?
ASHLEY RUFFING specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in NAPLES, Florida.
How much does ASHLEY RUFFING prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY RUFFING wrote 717 Medicare Part D claims totaling $346K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLEY RUFFING located?
ASHLEY RUFFING is located at 311 9TH ST N, NAPLES, FL, 34102. Phone: (239) 624-8250.
What is ASHLEY RUFFING's NPI number?
ASHLEY RUFFING's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730629718, issued on 02/24/2017.
Does ASHLEY RUFFING prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY RUFFING's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $331K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY RUFFING prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY RUFFING's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Breo Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY RUFFING accept Medicare?
ASHLEY RUFFING appears in CMS Medicare data with 717 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY RUFFING's credentials?
ASHLEY RUFFING's NPI is 1730629718. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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