DR. RUTH ELIZABETH GARDNER M.D.
NPI 1477709848
Pediatrics in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Ruth Gardner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Gardner is 1477709848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2008.

Q: What is Ruth Gardner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Gardner was last updated on November 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since August 17, 2008PECOS Enrolled

35 HOPE DRIVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-7300(717) 531-8992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2020, Jan 25, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Gardner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUTH ELIZABETH GARDNER M.D. (NPI 1477709848) is an individual pediatrics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD470716) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477709848

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RUTH ELIZABETH GARDNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address35 HOPE DRIVEHershey, PA 17033

Mailing Address500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455

Phone(717) 531-7300

Fax(717) 531-8992

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2020

✔ NPI 1477709848 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD470716

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

35 HOPE DRIVE, Hershey, PA 17033

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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. Ruth Elizabeth Gardner M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

0.7 mi

Family Medicine

845 FISHBURN RD
Hershey, PA 17033

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538134234 (800) 243-1455

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

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.

MS. AUDREY JOYCE PERRY C.N.M.

Midwife

35 HOPE DRIVE, SUITES 202 & 204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-3503

MICHAEL P. MCSHANE MD

Internal Medicine

35 HOPE DRIVE, STE 104
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-5160

RICHARD S LEGRO MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)

35 HOPE DRIVE, STES 202/204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-3503

CAROL L GNATUK MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

35 HOPE DRIVE, STES 202 & 204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-3503

LINDA JIE LI M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

35 HOPE DRIVE, SUITES 202 & 204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

DR. STEPHANIE JOHNSON LAMBERT MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

35 HOPE DRIVE, SUITES 202 & 204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

WENDY S JONES CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

35 HOPE DRIVE, SUITES 202 & 204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-3503

MRS. LEANNE MARIE KANTNER CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

35 HOPE DRIVE, SUITES 202/204
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Ruth Gardner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Gardner is 1477709848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2008.

Where is Ruth Gardner located?

Ruth Gardner practices at 35 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-7300.

What is Ruth Gardner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Ruth Gardner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Gardner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ruth Gardner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruth Gardner reassigns Medicare benefits to The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA). 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 Ruth Gardner'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 Ruth Gardner was last updated on November 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.