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CLAUDINE E RUZGA P.A.
NPI 1194767483
Physician Assistant in Gary, IN

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
89.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 GRANT ST, GARY, IN 46402(219) 886-4000(904) 805-1302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Claudine E Ruzga P.a. NPPES

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

CLAUDINE E RUZGA P.A. (NPI 1194767483) is an individual physician assistant in Gary, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10000843A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194767483
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAUDINE E RUZGACredential: P.A.
Location Address600 GRANT STGary, IN 46402-6001
Mailing Address1220 Bemis Heights AveSchererville, IN 46375-6004 · (219) 886-4710
Phone(219) 886-4000
Fax(904) 805-1302
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1194767483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 10000843A
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
600 GRANT ST, Gary, IN 46402
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Claudine E Ruzga P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
32 services32 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46402 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

89.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.45
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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.

KELE IVEY RN
Registered Nurse
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4498
LINDA T STEWART MD LTD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4899
EVELINA ZIEBA PA-C
Physician Assistant
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4000
JULIE ANN SEDLACEK PA
Physician Assistant
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4710
KEVA SWOPES
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4740
MISS HEATHER ANDRYUK PHARMD
Pharmacist
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4620
PREMIER HOSPITALIST PC
Internal Medicine
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (708) 288-3452
KAITLYNN SAXE RN
Registered Nurse
600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
Lake County (219) 886-4710

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 Claudine Ruzga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claudine Ruzga is 1194767483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Claudine Ruzga located?

Claudine Ruzga practices at 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402. The listed phone number is (219) 886-4000.

What is Claudine Ruzga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Claudine Ruzga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claudine Ruzga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Claudine Ruzga accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Claudine Ruzga 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claudine Ruzga was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.