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PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner in MIDDLETOWN, Delaware. 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
711
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$295.31
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 711 claims across 137 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $295.31 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC filed 711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MIDDLETOWN, Delaware. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2005

NPI 1164428793

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

711 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Delaware

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-BC. NPI: 1164428793. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 306 E MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, with a listed phone of (302) 652-2455. NPI 1164428793 was issued on 06/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUTLEDGE 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 711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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

306 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

Provider Details

NPI 1164428793
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA RUTLEDGE, 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.

TRINITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PA
WILMINGTON, DE

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 PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$295

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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.

711
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,456
Total Day Supply
40,585
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
57
Losartan Potassium
31
Metformin Hcl
26
Amlodipine Besylate
24
Meloxicam
24
Omeprazole
21
Gabapentin
17
Lisinopril
17
Amoxicillin
15
Hydrochlorothiazide
15

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's 711 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's specialty?
PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Delaware. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC wrote 711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC located?
PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC is located at 306 E MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709. Phone: (302) 652-2455.
What is PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's NPI number?
PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164428793, issued on 06/28/2005.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 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 PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 711 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's credentials?
PAULA RUTLEDGE, FNP-BC's NPI is 1164428793 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

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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