Quick answers
- Does Ruta Rimkiene accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruta Rimkiene 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 Ruta Rimkiene see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 353 Original Medicare patients and 2,658 services for Ruta Rimkiene. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruta Rimkiene's NPI number?
- 1972795516. 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 Ruta Rimkiene, 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 | 353 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,658 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)462 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)361 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)303 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)156 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Ruta Rimkiene works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruta Rimkiene 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.
- Conway Medical CenterConway, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420049
- Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420085
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruta Rimkiene is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14866 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 695‑6071
- 912 Inlet Square DrMurrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 350‑6150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruta Rimkiene as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC144 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Pawleys Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pawleys Island, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972795516 |
| 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