2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1770044133 MD
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NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
30
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379

What the federal data shows

NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina.

30
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

30 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2019

NPI 1770044133

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — 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).

NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 170 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (984) 974-6484. NPI 1770044133 was issued on 03/28/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUSZKAY 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 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

170 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1770044133
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD 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.

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP
HERSHEY, PA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

30
Total Claims
$263
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30
Total Day Supply
733
Generic Drug Cost
$259

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
13

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUSZKAY.

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's specialty?
NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263 in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD located?
NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD is located at 170 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (984) 974-6484.
What is NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's NPI number?
NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770044133, issued on 03/28/2019.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 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 NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's credentials?
NICOLE RUSZKAY, MD's NPI is 1770044133 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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