Quick answers
- Does Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson 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 A. Fisher-Gilson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 1,537 services for Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson's NPI number?
- 1679714463. 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 A. Fisher-Gilson, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,537 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)413 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)375 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)302 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)205 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)122 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%
- Arthritis72%
- High cholesterol67%
- Anxiety26%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1280 Columbiana Rd, Suite 160Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 968‑1283
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth A. Fisher-Gilson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Therapy South Homewood LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Alabama →
Other physical therapists in Vestavia Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vestavia Hills, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Therapy South Homewood LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679714463 |
| 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
- 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