Quick answers
- Does Jennifer Rutz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer Rutz 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 Jennifer Rutz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Jennifer Rutz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jennifer Rutz's NPI number?
- 1396307435. 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 Jennifer Rutz, 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 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 102 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)23 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)22 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)16 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Jennifer Rutz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer Rutz 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.
- Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330079
- The University of Vermont Health Network - ChamplPlattsburgh, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330250
- The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice HyMalone, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331321
Practice locations
Addresses where Jennifer Rutz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2249 State Route 86, Suite 3Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (518) 891‑3845
- 7 Stetson RdTupper Lake, NY 12986 (518) 359‑7222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer Rutz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hudson Headwaters Health Network215 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hudson Headwaters Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396307435 |
| 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