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DEBORAH RUHLMAN
NPI 1083019483
Nurse Practitioner in Chico, CA

Active since October 28, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Dec 5, 2025, Apr 2, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Deborah Ruhlman NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DEBORAH RUHLMAN (NPI 1083019483) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chico, California, licensed in Wisconsin (18505-33) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Two Rivers.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083019483
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameDEBORAH RUHLMAN
Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310
Mailing Address1578 Hunt Club DrMilford, OH 45150-8741 · (513) 315-1322
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1083019483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 18505-33✔ Licensed in KY · 3009051✔ Licensed in HI · APRN-5525✔ Licensed in OH · 16507
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 95022874 (CA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License APRN.CNP.16507 (OH)
1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15300 Memorial Dr Ste 303Two Rivers, WI 54241-3923 · Phone (920) 793-7300

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid100432386WI
Medicaid201271050IN
Medicaid7100328010KY
Medicaid0116807OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Deborah Ruhlman is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113240326
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250509001171, I20251222003143
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Deborah Ruhlman reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1531 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95926
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2503 FORESIGHT CIR
Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
379 DIXMYTH AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
407 MAIN ST STE 1
Belpre, OH 45714
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
Hilo, HI 96720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
2,448 mi
Critical Access
1 KAMANI STREET
Pahala, HI 96777
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
183 services159 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
55 services24 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
25 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hilo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilo, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120005
Location1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kau Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pahala, HI
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number121301
Location1 Kamani StreetPahala, HI 96777 · Hawaii County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Specialist
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Deborah Ruhlman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Ruhlman is 1083019483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2014.

Where is Deborah Ruhlman located?

Deborah Ruhlman practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-7300.

What is Deborah Ruhlman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Deborah Ruhlman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Ruhlman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Deborah Ruhlman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Deborah Ruhlman reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Enloe Medical Center (Chico, CA), Intermountain Medical Group Grand Junction, LLC (Grand Junction, CO), Trihealth G LLC (Cincinnati, OH), Charleston Area Medical Center Inc (Belpre, OH), Hilo Benioff Medical Center (Hilo, HI) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Deborah Ruhlman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Deborah Ruhlman accept?

Health plans from CareSource, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), HMSA, Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Deborah Ruhlman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Deborah Ruhlman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deborah Ruhlman is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center and Kau Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Ruhlman was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.