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STEVE RUCKER, NP-C

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in BENNINGTON, Vermont. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

STEVE RUCKER, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in BENNINGTON, Vermont, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about STEVE RUCKER, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2014

NPI 1255734000

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Vermont

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

Vermont providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Vermont

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

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).

STEVE RUCKER, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BENNINGTON, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1255734000. 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.

STEVE RUCKER, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 140 HOSPITAL DR, BENNINGTON, VT, 05201, with a listed phone of (802) 447-5519. NPI 1255734000 was issued on 10/07/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUCKER 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers operate outside Part D entirely.

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

140 HOSPITAL DR
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Provider Details

NPI 1255734000
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVE RUCKER, NP-C 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.

PLATTSBURGH MEDICAL CARE PLLC
PLATTSBURGH, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How STEVE RUCKER, 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

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Vermont

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVE RUCKER, NP-C's specialty?
STEVE RUCKER, NP-C specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BENNINGTON, Vermont. Credentials: NP-C.
Where is STEVE RUCKER, NP-C located?
STEVE RUCKER, NP-C is located at 140 HOSPITAL DR, BENNINGTON, VT, 05201. Phone: (802) 447-5519.
What is STEVE RUCKER, NP-C's NPI number?
STEVE RUCKER, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255734000, issued on 10/07/2014.
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.
Does STEVE RUCKER, NP-C accept Medicare?
STEVE RUCKER, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVE RUCKER, NP-C's credentials?
STEVE RUCKER, NP-C's NPI is 1255734000 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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