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Active NPI 1326574005 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ruth Pula Gerola , MD

Surgery • Walla Walla, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruth Gerola, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Walla Walla, WA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Gerola delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 380 CHASE AVE.

Dr. Gerola is affiliated with Providence Health And Services - Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

380 Chase Ave

Walla Walla, WA 993622924

Telephone 5098973790
Fax 5098975558
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Walla Walla, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -17.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Walla Walla, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gerola (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Walla Walla Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-21
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD61254404

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A175998

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Providence Health And Services - Washington

380 Chase Ave, Walla Walla, WA 993622924

Phone: 5098973333

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1215312772

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1881649366

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1891172409

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Moises Cordova , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1992681043

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2026

Registered at 380 CHASE AVE, WALLA WALLA, WA 993622924 (Tel: 5098973790)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2026

Registered at 380 CHASE AVE, WALLA WALLA, WA 993622924 (Tel: 5098973790)

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2025

Registered at 393 E WALNUT ST, PASADENA, CA 911880001 (Tel: 6197532825)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2025

Registered at 393 E WALNUT ST, PASADENA, CA 911880001 (Tel: 6197532825)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2025

Surgery (License #MD61254404 in WA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2024

Surgery (License #A175998 in CA)

NPI Profile Active May 02, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2017

Registered at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HUNTINGTON, WV 257013656 (Tel: 3046911200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2017

Registered at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HUNTINGTON, WV 257013656 (Tel: 3046911200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2017

Recorded as RUTH GEROLA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326574005
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 02, 2017
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

380 Chase Ave

Walla Walla, WA 993622924

Phone: 5098973790

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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