2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285804682 NP-C
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RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in LAUDERHILL, Florida. 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 · 170 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
60 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LAUDERHILL, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 170 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.5K across 60 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C filed 2,155 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAUDERHILL, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2008

NPI 1285804682

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,155 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAUDERHILL, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1285804682. 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.

RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 4486 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351, with a listed phone of (954) 710-8767. NPI 1285804682 was issued on 03/03/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CATIGNAS 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 2,155 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $170K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

4486 N UNIVERSITY DR
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

Provider Details

NPI 1285804682
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/03/2008

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 RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C. To verify RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,155 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.

2,155
Total Claims
$170K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,742
Total Day Supply
137,533
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$128K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
75% female / 25% 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
Losartan Potassium
121
Atorvastatin Calcium
115
Amlodipine Besylate
111
Levothyroxine Sodium
109
Metformin Hcl
85
Rosuvastatin Calcium
69
Pravastatin Sodium
54
Sertraline Hcl
47
Lisinopril
44
Omeprazole
43

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's 2,155 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's specialty?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAUDERHILL, Florida. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C wrote 2,155 Medicare Part D claims totaling $170K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C located?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C is located at 4486 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351. Phone: (954) 710-8767.
What is RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's NPI number?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285804682, issued on 03/03/2008.
Does RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C accept Medicare?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,155 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's credentials?
RUTH CATIGNAS, NP-C's NPI is 1285804682 with credentials NP-C. 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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