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RUTH CHERENFANT PA-C
NPI 1669296240
Physician Assistant in Fort Myers, FL

Active since November 11, 2024PECOS Enrolled
13731 METROPOLIS AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33912(239) 936-8555(239) 936-5611 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, Jun 11, 2025, Nov 11, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ruth Cherenfant Pa-c NPPES

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

RUTH CHERENFANT PA-C (NPI 1669296240) is an individual physician assistant in Fort Myers, Florida and active in the NPI registry since November 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Myers.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669296240
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameRUTH CHERENFANTCredential: PA-C
Location Address13731 METROPOLIS AVEFort Myers, FL 33912-7150
Mailing Address13731 Metropolis AveFort Myers, FL 33912-7150 · (239) 936-8555 · Fax (239) 936-5611
Fax(239) 936-5611
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
NPI 1669296240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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 · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X
13731 METROPOLIS AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113731 Metropolis AveFort Myers, FL 33912-7150 · Phone (239) 936-8555 · Fax (239) 936-5611

Accepted Insurance

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

Ruth Cherenfant Pa-c 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 ID9032627195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250731004481
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lehigh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehigh Acres, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100107
Location1500 Lee BlvdLehigh Acres, FL 33936 · Lee County
Emergency services

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100220
Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33912 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FT MYERS, FL 33912
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Family Medicine
13731 METROPOLIS AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33912

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 Cherenfant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Cherenfant is 1669296240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2024.

Where is Ruth Cherenfant located?

Ruth Cherenfant practices at 13731 Metropolis Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33912. The listed phone number is (239) 936-8555.

What is Ruth Cherenfant's specialty?

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

Is Ruth Cherenfant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Cherenfant 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.

What insurance does Ruth Cherenfant accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Ruth Cherenfant 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.

Is Ruth Cherenfant affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Cherenfant is affiliated with Lehigh Regional Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Cherenfant was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.