Quick answers
- Does Ruth N. Volkenant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth N. Volkenant 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 Ruth N. Volkenant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 1,843 services for Ruth N. Volkenant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruth N. Volkenant's NPI number?
- 1174277842. 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 Ruth N. Volkenant, 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 | 201 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,843 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)960 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)359 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)71 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)69 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)53 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression58%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia50%
- Anxiety46%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Ruth N. Volkenant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruth N. Volkenant 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.
- Marinhealth Medical CenterGreenbrae, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050360
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth N. Volkenant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 880 Apollo St, Suite 217El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 560‑7480
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth N. Volkenant as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geriatric Support Medical Group PC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in El Segundo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Segundo, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geriatric Support Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174277842 |
| 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