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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1417210840 RN, ACNS-BC
Verify on CMS → Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,376 in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
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 · 523 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.5/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$220.56
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.5/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 3,209 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 72.5/100
- MIPS score · -11 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $220.56
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC
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 1417210840), first enumerated 06/20/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,209 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 72.5/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$220.56 in reported industry payments (11 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Texas statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: TMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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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 1417210840 · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1417210840
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-NARROW 1,376
- MIPS-LOW 72.5/100
- RX-MID 3,209
- BOOK-THIN 223 in Texas
- PHOTO-FINISH Guadalupe Telford · ±0.3
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Juliane Chainaku…
Juliane Chainakul
71.7 MIPS pts
- Tammy Cost · near
Tammy Cost
71.8 MIPS pts
- Rodriguez · this…
Rodriguez · this provider
72.5 MIPS pts
- Guadalupe Telfor…
Guadalupe Telford
72.8 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC'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.
73 ≥ 10th percentile 10% 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 Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC sits
This provider among adult health clinical nurse specialist peers
Across the 141 adult health clinical nurse specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 18% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one adult health clinical nurse specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
3,209 167% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
72.5/100 11 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 72.5/100
- 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 | 1417210840 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | RN, ACNS-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/20/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
72.5207
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
61.2794
Quality
47.1229
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC 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.
Seton Family OF Doctors
Luling, TX
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 Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$221
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC. To verify Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC - brand share 18.0%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,209 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.
3,209
Total Claims
$423K
Total Drug Cost
523
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,908.267
- Total Day Supply
- 235,890
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $386K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 173, 85+: 70
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
339 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
313 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
292 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
247 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
176 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
160 claims
- Losartan Potassium 135
Losartan Potassium
135 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 129
Rosuvastatin Calcium
129 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 339 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 313 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 292 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 247 |
| Furosemide | 176 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 |
| Losartan Potassium | 135 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 129 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 128 |
| Potassium Chloride | 112 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,376
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,202
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's 3,209 claims are above the specialty average of 1,202.
Nationwide Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Rodriguez, both outside Texas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (72.5 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rodriguez.
One of 223 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers enrolled in Texas, 5 are shown here.
Zeena Abdul-Kafor
Round Rock, TX
Michelle Alexandre
ACNS-BC
Plano, TX
Sherry Alvarado
RN,MSN,ACNS-BC
Temple, TX
Jennifer Arce
APRN, FNP, CNS
Austin, TX
Jeanette Armstrong
San Antonio, TX
Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's specialty? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: RN, ACNS-BC.
How much does Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC wrote 3,209 Medicare Part D claims totaling $423K in drug costs for 523 beneficiaries.
What is Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.5/100 (Quality: 61.3, Cost: 47.1). 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 Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC located? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC is located at 408 W 45TH ST, Austin, TX, 78751. Phone: (512) 451-5800.
What is Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's NPI number? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417210840, issued on 06/20/2012.
Does Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $386K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,376 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,202 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,209 Part D claims and 523 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's credentials? ▼
Ruth Rodriguez, RN, ACNS-BC's NPI is 1417210840 with credentials RN, ACNS-BC. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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