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RUTH DO, DPM

Podiatrist in SAN DIEGO, 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
567
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$973.48
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUTH DO, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 567 claims across 206 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $973.48 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUTH DO, DPM filed 567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH DO, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2015

NPI 1841687043

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

567 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in California

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Podiatrist share within California

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — 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 DO, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1841687043. 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 DO, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1809 NATIONAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92113, with a listed phone of (619) 515-2300. NPI 1841687043 was issued on 04/25/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DO 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 567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

1809 NATIONAL AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

Provider Details

NPI 1841687043
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH DO, DPM 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.

FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC
SAN DIEGO, CA

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 RUTH DO, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$973

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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 — 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 RUTH DO, DPM. To verify RUTH DO, DPM'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 · Generic-heavy

RUTH DO, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 567 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.

567
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
600
Total Day Supply
14,637
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 118, 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.

Drug Claims
Terbinafine Hcl
184
Clotrimazole
132
Gabapentin
44
Diclofenac Sodium
42
Meloxicam
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
16
Ibuprofen
16
Ammonium Lactate
14
Naproxen
12
Silver Sulfadiazine
12

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

Podiatrist Overview

How RUTH DO, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH DO, DPM's 567 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH DO, DPM's specialty?
RUTH DO, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: DPM.
How much does RUTH DO, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH DO, DPM wrote 567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH DO, DPM located?
RUTH DO, DPM is located at 1809 NATIONAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92113. Phone: (619) 515-2300.
What is RUTH DO, DPM's NPI number?
RUTH DO, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841687043, issued on 04/25/2015.
Does RUTH DO, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH DO, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH DO, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH DO, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Clotrimazole, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH DO, DPM accept Medicare?
RUTH DO, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 567 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 RUTH DO, DPM's credentials?
RUTH DO, DPM's NPI is 1841687043 with credentials DPM. 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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