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RUENELL ADAMS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ELK GROVE, California. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RUENELL ADAMS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELK GROVE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 206 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RUENELL ADAMS, MD filed 1,107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELK GROVE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RUENELL ADAMS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RUENELL ADAMS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2006

NPI 1740291574

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,107 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Medicine Physician share within California

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

RUENELL ADAMS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in ELK GROVE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740291574. 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.

RUENELL ADAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8170 LAGUNA BLVD, ELK GROVE, CA, 95758, with a listed phone of (916) 691-5900. NPI 1740291574 was issued on 08/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 1,107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

8170 LAGUNA BLVD
ELK GROVE, CA 95758

Provider Details

NPI 1740291574
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUENELL ADAMS, MD. To verify RUENELL ADAMS, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUENELL ADAMS, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,107 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.

1,107
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,753
Total Day Supply
81,428
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 60, 85+: 24

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
71
Amlodipine Besylate
68
Losartan Potassium
44
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
39
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33
Levothyroxine Sodium
31
Gabapentin
28
Omeprazole
27
Alendronate Sodium
22
Simvastatin
22

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How RUENELL ADAMS, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

RUENELL ADAMS, MD's 1,107 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUENELL ADAMS, MD's specialty?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ELK GROVE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RUENELL ADAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUENELL ADAMS, MD wrote 1,107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is RUENELL ADAMS, MD located?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD is located at 8170 LAGUNA BLVD, ELK GROVE, CA, 95758. Phone: (916) 691-5900.
What is RUENELL ADAMS, MD's NPI number?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740291574, issued on 08/10/2006.
Does RUENELL ADAMS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUENELL ADAMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUENELL ADAMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUENELL ADAMS, MD accept Medicare?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,107 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUENELL ADAMS, MD's credentials?
RUENELL ADAMS, MD's NPI is 1740291574 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.

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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