Quick answers
- Does Althea S. Rutherford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Althea S. Rutherford 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 Althea S. Rutherford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 80 services for Althea S. Rutherford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Althea S. Rutherford's NPI number?
- 1538364948. 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 Althea S. Rutherford, 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 80 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional (99281)39 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)33 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Althea S. Rutherford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Althea S. Rutherford 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.
- Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340155
Practice locations
Addresses where Althea S. Rutherford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Althea S. Rutherford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Durham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538364948 |
| 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