Quick answers
- Does Ruth P. Gerola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth P. Gerola 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.
- What is Ruth P. Gerola's NPI number?
- 1326574005. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ruth P. Gerola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruth P. Gerola 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.
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500002
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500039
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth P. Gerola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 380 Chase AveWalla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 897‑3333
- 401 W Poplar StWalla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 897‑3320
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth P. Gerola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Health and Services - Washington270 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Walla Walla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walla Walla, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Health and Services - Washington
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326574005 |
| 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
- 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