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REBECCA RUPPE PMHNP-BC
NPI 1649005950
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Forest City, NC

Active since September 05, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
314 US HIGHWAY 221A, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 202-3075(828) 382-2976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Jan 8, 2026, Sep 7, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Rebecca Ruppe Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

REBECCA RUPPE PMHNP-BC (NPI 1649005950) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Forest City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024041431) and active in the NPI registry since September 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Rutherfordton, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649005950
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameREBECCA RUPPECredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address314 US HIGHWAY 221AForest City, NC 28043-5902
Mailing Address314 Us Highway 221aForest City, NC 28043-5902 · (828) 202-3075 · Fax (828) 382-2976
Phone(828) 202-3075
Fax(828) 382-2976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1649005950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2024041431✔ Licensed in NC · 5020812
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 292810 (NC)
314 US HIGHWAY 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1131 W 2nd StRutherfordton, NC 28139-2448 · Phone (828) 202-3075 · Fax (828) 382-2976

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rebecca Ruppe Pmhnp-bc 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 ID345774279
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241114000579
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rebecca Ruppe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Blue Ridge Hope
7.8 mi
Mental Health
131 W 2ND ST
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104440726 (828) 202-3075
Psychiatric Services Of Carolinas, P.C.
39 mi
Specialist
1530 UNION RD STE A
Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710012174 (704) 867-6188

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
28 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services15 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28043 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BERKLEY JOYNER LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
314 US HIGHWAY 221A
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 202-3075
KARIN WHITE LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
314 US HIGHWAY 221A
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 202-3075

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 Rebecca Ruppe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rebecca Ruppe is 1649005950. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2024.

Where is Rebecca Ruppe located?

Rebecca Ruppe practices at 314 Us Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 202-3075.

What is Rebecca Ruppe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Rebecca Ruppe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rebecca Ruppe 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rebecca Ruppe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rebecca Ruppe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Blue Ridge Hope (Rutherfordton, NC) and Psychiatric Services Of Carolinas, P.C. (Gastonia, NC). Each 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 Rebecca Ruppe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rebecca Ruppe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Rebecca Ruppe 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 Rebecca Ruppe was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.