Active NPI 1467644872 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Ruggeri , DO

Internal Medicine • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cara Ruggeri, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2006, Dr. Ruggeri delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.

Dr. Ruggeri maintains professional affiliations with St Lukes Physician Group Inc, Star Community Health Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 6109544644

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Homestar Medical Equipment & Infusion Services Facility NPI 1134197874

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruggeri (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	13	$145.08	$77.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	34	12	$200.65	$116.39
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$394.54	$169.62
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	12	12	$140.33	$78.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	72	29	$137.00	$69.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$277.80	$132.51
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$136.55	$70.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	71	23	$133.07	$71.14
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	25	11	$188.96	$102.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	16	$129.09	$73.04
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	32	12	$187.38	$105.31
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	11	$368.25	$204.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	111	30	$124.44	$72.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	26	$136.77	$72.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$354.95	$201.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$190.29	$106.90
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	16	16	$124.50	$72.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	97	43	$119.37	$69.26
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	54	20	$165.67	$97.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	48	$121.69	$68.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	34	$179.54	$99.39
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$329.31	$189.92
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	14	$117.67	$69.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	94	$120.00	$70.53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	72	28	$115.00	$70.77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	70	33	$165.00	$102.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$175.00	$104.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	25	24	$115.00	$70.81
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	20	20	$28.00	$13.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$325.00	$198.72
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$30.00	$24.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-10

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OS014222

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 180152095

Phone: 4845264700

Star Community Health Inc

511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 180152072

Phone: 4845264700

Star Community Health Inc

511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 180152096

Phone: 4846190975

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Mathai Chalunkal , MD, MRCP(UK)

Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), MRCP(UK)

Dr. John Mccartney , DO

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Sachinkumar Kanagali , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #OS014222 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active August 10, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2007

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109544644)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2007

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109544644)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2007

Recorded as CARA RUGGERI, D.O

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #OT011875 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467644872

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 10, 2007

Last Update: August 11, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Phone: 6109544644

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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