2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1538494141 APRN
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LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN

Specialist in VANCEBURG, Kentucky. 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in VANCEBURG, Kentucky.

36
Part D claims, 2023

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LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

36 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/15/2009

NPI 1538494141

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Specialist share within Kentucky

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 211 KY 59, VANCEBURG, KY, 41179, with a listed phone of (606) 796-3029. NPI 1538494141 was issued on 10/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUGGLES 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

211 KY 59
VANCEBURG, KY 41179

Provider Details

NPI 1538494141
Specialty Specialist
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/15/2009

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

36
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
77
Total Day Supply
2,290
Generic Drug Cost
$308

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10

Specialist Overview

How LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's specialty?
LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN specializes in Specialist and practices in VANCEBURG, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN located?
LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN is located at 211 KY 59, VANCEBURG, KY, 41179. Phone: (606) 796-3029.
What is LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's NPI number?
LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538494141, issued on 10/15/2009.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN accept Medicare?
LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's credentials?
LEIGH RUGGLES, APRN's NPI is 1538494141 with credentials APRN. 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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