Quick answers
- Does Kelly A. Ruckno accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelly A. Ruckno accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelly A. Ruckno see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 1,010 services for Kelly A. Ruckno. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly A. Ruckno's NPI number?
- 1073647319. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kelly A. Ruckno, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,010 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)142 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)113 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)103 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)101 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)98 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Kelly A. Ruckno works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelly A. Ruckno at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- Coastal Carolina HospitalHardeeville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420101
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterHilton Head Island, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420080
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly A. Ruckno is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 460 William Hilton PkwyHilton Head Island, SC 29926 (843) 738‑4800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly A. Ruckno as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Symbios Medical Services12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hilton Head Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hilton Head Island, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Symbios Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073647319 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians