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DR. ANDREA T. RUSKIN M.D.
NPI 1194717850
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Norwalk, CT

Active since August 18, 2005PECOS Enrolled
40 CROSS ST, 4TH FL, NORWALK, CT 06851(203) 845-4886(203) 845-4897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2026, May 19, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Andrea T. Ruskin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREA T. RUSKIN M.D. (NPI 1194717850) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Norwalk, Connecticut, licensed in Arizona (81135) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194717850
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREA T. RUSKINCredential: M.D.
Location Address40 CROSS ST, 4TH FLNorwalk, CT 06851-4647
Mailing Address14502 W Meeker BlvdSun City West, AZ 85375-5282 · (623) 524-4000
Phone(203) 845-4886
Fax(203) 845-4897
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1194717850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 81135
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
40 CROSS ST, Norwalk, CT 06851
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001344853CT

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Andrea T. Ruskin M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7911096094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260814004384
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Andrea Ruskin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Banner Physician Specialists Arizona LLC
2,051 mi
Multi-Specialty
601 N NAVAJO
Page, AZ 86040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Banner Hospital Based Physicians Arizona LLC
  • 1,081 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366799355 (928) 645-0131

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

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.

JENNIFER I MOORE MD
Pediatrics
40 CROSS ST, SUITE 300
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 229-2000
MS. PAULA LEVY LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
40 CROSS ST, SUITE 240
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 761-9587
COURTNEY LYDDY DPT
Physical Therapist
40 CROSS ST, REHABILITATION SERVICES OF NORWALK HOSPITAL
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 840-3170
JEANNE M MARCONI MD
Pediatrics
40 CROSS ST, SUITE 300
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 229-2029
RONALD STEVEN KAHAN MD
Dermatology
40 CROSS ST, SUITE 340
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 847-1500
JOEL NOEL RAJENDRA SINGH MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
40 CROSS ST
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 855-3680
DR. KESAV G. NAIR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
40 CROSS ST, 4TH FL
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 845-4898
RALPH KIRMSER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
40 CROSS ST
NORWALK, CT 06851
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 845-2160

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 Andrea Ruskin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrea Ruskin is 1194717850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2005.

Where is Andrea Ruskin located?

Andrea Ruskin practices at 40 Cross St 4th Fl, Norwalk, CT 06851. The listed phone number is (203) 845-4886.

What is Andrea Ruskin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Andrea Ruskin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrea Ruskin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Andrea Ruskin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrea Ruskin reassigns Medicare benefits to Banner Physician Specialists Arizona LLC (Page, AZ). The 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 Andrea Ruskin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrea Ruskin was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 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.