NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1639229107 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ruth Orth, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician in Pensacola, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,377 in Rheumatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 373 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ruth Orth, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,703 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 90.8/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ruth Orth, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1639229107), first enumerated 01/10/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,703 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Florida statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Ruth Orth, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: FLDOH annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1639229107 · Rheumatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1639229107
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 6K Rheumatology Physician
- MIPS-ABOVE 90.8/100
- RX-MID 2,703
- BOOK-THIN 431 in Florida
- PHOTO-FINISH Uzma Syeda, MD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Orth · this prov…
Orth · this provider
90.8 MIPS pts
- Uzma Syeda, MD ·…
Uzma Syeda, MD
90.8 MIPS pts
- Lauren Mathias, …
Lauren Mathias, M.D.
90.9 MIPS pts
- Angelica Gonzale…
Angelica Gonzalez, M.D.
90.9 MIPS pts
- Arminda Lumapas,…
Arminda Lumapas, M.D.
90.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
91 ≥ 58th percentile 58% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ruth Orth, M.D. sits
This provider among rheumatology physician peers
Across the 1,970 rheumatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ruth Orth, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one rheumatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ruth Orth, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ruth Orth, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ruth Orth, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,703 31% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.8/100 7.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1639229107 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/10/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.8442
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
81.6885
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Orth, M.D.. To verify Ruth Orth, M.D.'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 Orth, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,703 2024 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 2024.
2,703
Total Claims
$3.0M
Total Drug Cost
373
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,782.733
- Total Day Supply
- 171,843
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $67K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 76, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 102, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Orth, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
558 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
552 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
292 claims
- Leflunomide 180
Leflunomide
180 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 151
Humira(Cf) Pen
151 claims
- Folic Acid 79
Folic Acid
79 claims
- Meloxicam 72
Meloxicam
72 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 65
Duloxetine Hcl
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 558 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 552 |
| Prednisone | 292 |
| Leflunomide | 180 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 151 |
| Folic Acid | 79 |
| Meloxicam | 72 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 65 |
| Allopurinol | 63 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 63 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Ruth Orth, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,377
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,058
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s 2,703 claims are above the specialty average of 2,058.
Nationwide Rheumatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Orth, both outside Florida so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (90.8 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Orth.
One of 431 Rheumatology Physician providers enrolled in Florida, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Katherine Abella
M.D.
Clearwater, FL
Dr. Mohamed Aboyoussef
M.D.
Merritt Island, FL
Dr. Andy Abril
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Hasan Abualula
MD
Summerfield, FL
Sewar Abuarqob
Gainesville, FL
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Orth, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Pensacola, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ruth Orth, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ruth Orth, M.D. wrote 2,703 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.0M in drug costs for 373 beneficiaries.
What is Ruth Orth, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100 (Quality: 81.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ruth Orth, M.D. located? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D. is located at 2441 N 9TH AVE, Pensacola, FL, 32503. Phone: (850) 434-9992.
What is Ruth Orth, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639229107, issued on 01/10/2007.
Does Ruth Orth, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,377 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,058 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Orth, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Orth, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruth Orth, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,703 Part D claims and 373 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruth Orth, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ruth Orth, M.D.'s NPI is 1639229107 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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