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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669002051 FNP-BC
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Nurse Practitioner in Arden, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
450
Medicare Part D claims · 244 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.4/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$39.69
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 450 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88.4/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 450
- Part D claims, 2023
- $39.69
- 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 Ruiz, FNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
450 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.4/100 5.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 88.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Ruiz, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Arden, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 258-8800. NPI 1669002051 was issued on 01/24/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 244 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.9, Cost 67.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669002051 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/24/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.9157
Quality
67.2593
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC 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.
Emergeortho PA
Arden, NC
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 Ruiz, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$40
Largest payer
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
450
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
244
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 472
- Total Day Supply
- 7,445
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 105 (23.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 51
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.85
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% 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 Ruiz, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
172 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 47
Oxycodone Hcl
47 claims
- Amoxicillin 32
Amoxicillin
32 claims
- Prednisone 31
Prednisone
31 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 31
Tramadol Hcl
31 claims
- Methocarbamol 23
Methocarbamol
23 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
- Meloxicam 12
Meloxicam
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 172 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 47 |
| Amoxicillin | 32 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 |
| Methocarbamol | 23 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
| Pregabalin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's 450 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ruiz.
Dr. Whitney Abel
NP
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Irene Abella
NP
Durham, NC
Dr. Britney Abney
FNP
Huntersville, NC
Nita Abraham
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Pamela Abraham
NP
Charlotte, NC
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Arden, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC wrote 450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 244 beneficiaries.
What is Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4/100 (Quality: 94.9, Cost: 67.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC located? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC is located at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Arden, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 258-8800.
What is Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669002051, issued on 01/24/2020.
Does Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC had 105 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 450 Part D claims and 244 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Ashley Ruiz, FNP-BC's NPI is 1669002051 with credentials FNP-BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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