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MRS. BLENDA CHRISTINA RUGGIERO PA-C
NPI 1437363314
Physician Assistant in Lancaster, SC

Active since May 09, 2007PECOS Enrolled
421 WEST MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, SC 29720(032) 858-7008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Mrs. Blenda Christina Ruggiero Pa-c NPPES

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

MRS. BLENDA CHRISTINA RUGGIERO PA-C (NPI 1437363314) is an individual physician assistant in Lancaster, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2703) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437363314
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. BLENDA CHRISTINA RUGGIEROCredential: PA-C
Location Address421 WEST MAIN STREETLancaster, SC 29720
Mailing AddressPo Box 603898Charlotte, NC 28260-3898 · (843) 792-6200
Phone(032) 858-7008
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2019
✔ NPI 1437363314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2703
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 25MP00081300 (NJ)
421 WEST MAIN STREET, Lancaster, SC 29720
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and more.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)

Mrs. Blenda Christina Ruggiero Pa-c 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29720 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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 Blenda Ruggiero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blenda Ruggiero is 1437363314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007.

Where is Blenda Ruggiero located?

Blenda Ruggiero practices at 421 West Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720. The listed phone number is (032) 858-7008.

What is Blenda Ruggiero's specialty?

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

Is Blenda Ruggiero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blenda Ruggiero is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Blenda Ruggiero accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Blenda 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blenda Ruggiero was last updated on July 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.