Quick answers
- Does David M. Ruggiero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Ruggiero 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 David M. Ruggiero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 413 Original Medicare patients and 3,999 services for David M. Ruggiero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David M. Ruggiero's NPI number?
- 1447214291. 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 David M. Ruggiero, 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 | 413 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,999 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)569 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)543 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)494 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)489 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)456 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes43%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where David M. Ruggiero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David M. Ruggiero 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.
- Our Lady of Fatima HospitalNorth Providence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410005
- Saint Anne's HospitalFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220020
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where David M. Ruggiero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 344Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 273‑5800
- 1525 Wampanoag Trl, Suite 204Riverside, RI 02915 (401) 228‑6710
- 649 E AvePawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 305‑5088
- 738 Washington StAttleboro, MA 02703 (508) 761‑6045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David M. Ruggiero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rhode Island Foot Care, Inc.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Johnston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Johnston, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rhode Island Foot Care, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447214291 |
| 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