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Active NPI 1629068390 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sharon J Ruggiero , MD

Internal Medicine • St Cloud, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sharon Ruggiero, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in St Cloud, MN. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1986, Dr. Ruggiero delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 6TH AVE N.

Dr. Ruggiero is affiliated with Centracare Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, x-ray of chest, 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1200 6th Ave N

St Cloud, MN 56303

Telephone 3202525131
Fax 3202402118
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Centracare Clinic Facility NPI 1043212665

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in St Cloud, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in St Cloud, MN (2726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
46.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruggiero (40 Years) 40 Yrs
St Cloud Specialty Average (27.0 Years) 27.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
256 155 $391.74 $124.41
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
148 148 $393.25 $125.72
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
97 49 $53.25 $16.56
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
55 41 $343.71 $111.69
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
52 26 $61.67 $19.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
48 27 $230.11 $74.21
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
44 44 $60.09 $31.34
91322 Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im
39 37 $183.58 $154.86
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose
39 37 $48.94 $41.80
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle
38 38 $119.25 $81.82
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
36 33 $52.25 $15.71
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
36 35 $29.90 $7.68
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
36 31 $350.42 $108.68
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
35 17 $62.29 $19.73
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view
34 18 $38.35 $11.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
33 29 $273.58 $88.13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
29 26 $72.64 $21.89
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
26 13 $83.67 $26.67
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing
24 21 $31.88 $6.13
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
19 18 $60.59 $13.77
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
19 17 $97.36 $27.37
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
18 16 $635.78 $201.22
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
17 17 $29.85 $7.38
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
15 12 $72.25 $8.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MN 36697

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Health Plan
2114097
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical Assistance Ma
602565000
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare
110916
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Araz Group Americas Ppo
600824
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One
986027
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica Health Plans
0429560
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare
119001629
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
6D086RU
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Partners
HP22738

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Centracare Clinic

1200 6th N Ave, Saint Cloud, MN 563032735

Phone: 3202525131

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Tracy Cousin , CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

NPI 1003891144

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Bharath Manu Akkara Veetil , MBBS

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1023174323

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Dr. Viorel Gheorghe , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033127287

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashley Eisenschenk , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033695101

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Hollenkamp , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043761190

Certified Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1053313692

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 05, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2011

Registered at 1200 6TH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303 (Tel: 3202525131)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2011

Registered at 1200 6TH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303 (Tel: 3202525131)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 05, 2011

Recorded as SHARON RUGGIERO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 05, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #36697 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 25, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629068390
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 25, 2005
Last Update: December 05, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1200 6th Ave N

St Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: 3202525131

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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