2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538162185 ARNP
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RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in DARIEN, Georgia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
97 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP filed 2,364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in DARIEN, Georgia, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$1.9K
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.

RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,364 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2005

NPI 1538162185

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,364 118% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

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).

RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at PO BOX 555, DARIEN, GA, 31305, with a listed phone of (850) 508-5930. NPI 1538162185 was issued on 05/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PONTELLO 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 2,364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $897K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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

PO BOX 555
DARIEN, GA 31305

Provider Details

NPI 1538162185
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP 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.

GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD
HINESVILLE, GA
PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, GA

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 RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,364 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,364
Total Claims
$897K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,712
Total Day Supply
80,499
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$829K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 83, 65-74: 40, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
105
Olanzapine
96
Benztropine Mesylate
89
Quetiapine Fumarate
89
Risperidone
89
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
85
Buspirone Hcl
82
Gabapentin
77
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
72
Prazosin Hcl
71

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP 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

RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's 2,364 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's specialty?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in DARIEN, Georgia. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP wrote 2,364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $897K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP located?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP is located at PO BOX 555, DARIEN, GA, 31305. Phone: (850) 508-5930.
What is RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's NPI number?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538162185, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $829K in brand drug costs.
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 RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Olanzapine, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP accept Medicare?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,364 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's credentials?
RUBY PONTELLO, ARNP's NPI is 1538162185 with credentials ARNP. 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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