NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1194713065 RPH
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Pharmacist in Spokane, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290,447 in Pharmacist, 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Ruster, RPH filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Spokane, Washington.
- 43
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
James Ruster, RPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
43 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Ruster, RPH?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
43 68% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pharmacist. Verify directly:
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).
James Ruster, RPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding RPH credentials at 6002 N LIDGERWOOD ST, Spokane, WA, 99208, with a listed phone of (509) 482-4402. NPI 1194713065 was issued on 10/13/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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 | 1194713065 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | RPH |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/13/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to James Ruster, RPH. To verify James Ruster, RPH's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
43
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 109
- Total Day Supply
- 3,285
- Generic Drug Cost
- $660
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
Pharmacist Overview
How James Ruster, RPH fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
James Ruster, RPH's 43 claims are below the specialty average of 135.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ruster.
Steven Aahl
Bothell, WA
Dr. Jon Aal
RPH
Olympia, WA
Kenric Aalund-Nelson
Bellingham, WA
Dr. Kevin Aardal
RXT
Richland, WA
Dr. Rania Abaza
PHARMD
Vancouver, WA
Compare Pharmacist 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 Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Ruster, RPH's specialty? ▼
James Ruster, RPH specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: RPH.
How much does James Ruster, RPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Ruster, RPH wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is James Ruster, RPH located? ▼
James Ruster, RPH is located at 6002 N LIDGERWOOD ST, Spokane, WA, 99208. Phone: (509) 482-4402.
What is James Ruster, RPH's NPI number? ▼
James Ruster, RPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194713065, issued on 10/13/2005.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does James Ruster, RPH accept Medicare? ▼
James Ruster, RPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Ruster, RPH's credentials? ▼
James Ruster, RPH's NPI is 1194713065 with credentials RPH. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.