MR. THOMAS JAMES RUGGIERO NP
NPI 1174106165
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX

Active since April 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
915 GESSNER RD, STE 560, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 984-6406 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2026, Apr 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mr. Thomas James Ruggiero Np NPPES

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

MR. THOMAS JAMES RUGGIERO NP (NPI 1174106165) is an individual acute care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1035477) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174106165
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMR. THOMAS JAMES RUGGIEROCredential: NP
Location Address915 GESSNER RD, STE 560Houston, TX 77024-2572
Mailing Address920 Frostwood Dr, Suite 2.300 Fl 2Houston, TX 77024 · (713) 486-8000 · Fax (713) 500-0871
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2026
NPI 1174106165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in TX · 1035477
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 874842 (TX)
915 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mr. T J Ruggiero

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Thomas James Ruggiero Np 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 ID2860895364
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210721002258
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.93

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.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 620
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Pediatrics
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 985
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 280
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Internal Medicine
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 785
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Pediatrics
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 760
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
915 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Obstetrics & Gynecology
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE # 540 B
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
915 GESSNER RD, SUITE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024

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 Thomas Ruggiero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Ruggiero is 1174106165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2021. The provider is also known as Mr. T J Ruggiero.

Where is Thomas Ruggiero located?

Thomas Ruggiero practices at 915 Gessner Rd Ste 560, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 984-6406.

What is Thomas Ruggiero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Thomas Ruggiero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Ruggiero 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.

What insurance does Thomas Ruggiero accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Thomas Ruggiero 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 Thomas Ruggiero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Ruggiero is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Ruggiero was last updated on March 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.