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DR. CARA ELIZABETH RUGGERI D.O
NPI 1467644872
Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Active since August 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(610) 954-4644 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Cara Elizabeth Ruggeri D.o NPPES

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

DR. CARA ELIZABETH RUGGERI D.O (NPI 1467644872) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS014222) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467644872
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARA ELIZABETH RUGGERICredential: D.O
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (610) 954-4644
Phone(610) 954-4644
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1467644872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS014222
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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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

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Ruggeri D.o 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 ID1052467099
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090916000682
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

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.

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.
39 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-4903
KELLY HAY
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (973) 769-1524
DR. RACHEL O'CONNELL M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 393-8958
KRISTEN N SCHOLZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-2200
HARRISON COURIE MD
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4903
EMILY BUHEDO ERNST MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3890
DR. AMY LYNN MORRISSEY DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-5810
BRANDON MERKERT
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4000

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 Cara Ruggeri's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Ruggeri is 1467644872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2007.

Where is Cara Ruggeri located?

Cara Ruggeri practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (610) 954-4644.

What is Cara Ruggeri's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cara Ruggeri enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Ruggeri 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.

Is Cara Ruggeri affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Ruggeri is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Ruggeri was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.