Quick answers
- Does Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco 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 Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,007 Original Medicare patients and 2,017 services for Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco's NPI number?
- 1972554723. 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 Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco, 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 | 1,007 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,017 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)486 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)287 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)214 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)183 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)155 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis38%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco 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.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
- Allina United HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240038
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
- New Ulm Medical CenterNew Ulm, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241378
- St Croix Regional Medical CenterSaint Croix Falls, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521337
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 247‑8701
- 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433 (763) 236‑8190
- 800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407 (612) 863‑4670
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret L. Menezes Ruocco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Pathology Associates, PA47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Saint Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Pathology Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972554723 |
| 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