DR. ELLEN RUTH SHER M.D.
NPI 1710961602
Allergy & Immunology in Ocean, NJ

Active since December 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 213, OCEAN, NJ 07712(732) 695-2555(732) 695-2552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2023, May 3, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Ellen Ruth Sher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELLEN RUTH SHER M.D. (NPI 1710961602) is an individual allergy & immunology provider in Ocean, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA05945500) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710961602
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207K00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELLEN RUTH SHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 213Ocean, NJ 07712-8527
Mailing AddressPo Box 603725Charlotte, NC 28260-3725 · (828) 575-2625 · Fax (828) 350-2174
Fax(732) 695-2552
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2023
NPI 1710961602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAllergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207K00000X
Licenses Licensed in NJ · 25MA05945500 Licensed in NJ · MD59455
Definition

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

802 W PARK AVE, Ocean, NJ 07712

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid6088902NJ
Other036075ZKRPNJ · Medicare Ptan
Other036075ZVF5NJ · Medicare Ptan

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. Ellen Ruth Sher M.d. 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 ID5698803211
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100503000131
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 21

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.

Test for allergy using allergenic extract 95004
An allergy test with allergenic extract is a diagnostic method to identify substances causing allergic reactions. Small amounts of common allergens are introduced to your body, usually through skin pricks or blood tests. Your body's response helps determine your allergies.
2,766 services55 patients
Test for allergy using skin patch 95044
A skin patch test helps identify allergens causing skin reactions. Small patches with potential allergens are applied to your skin, usually on the back. After 48 hours, they are removed to check for reactions. It's a safe and effective way to diagnose allergies.
1,628 services19 patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 95165
This service involves the creation and supply of antigens, substances that stimulate your immune system to fight diseases. These antigens can be used in vaccines or allergy tests to help your body build defenses against specific health threats.
1,010 services46 patients
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 95117
The professional service for multiple injections of allergens involves administering small doses of specific allergens into your body. This is done to help your immune system become less sensitive to them, reducing your allergic reaction over time. It's a safe, effective way to manage allergies.
751 services46 patients
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 95024
An allergy skin test involves injecting a small amount of allergenic extract into your skin. This test helps determine if you're allergic to specific substances. If allergic, a small red bump appears at the test site. It's safe and quick.
636 services40 patients
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment 96160
This procedure involves a detailed evaluation of your health to identify potential risks. It includes analyzing your medical history, lifestyle habits, and family health history. The results are interpreted to provide a personalized plan to improve your health and prevent future issues.
416 services268 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Neptune, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310073
Location1945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

74.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality83.11
Improvement Activities40
Cost37.26

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
96%85 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
85%55 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
92%2,115 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
35%1,932 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 99% · 560 patients
97%560 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 396 patients
Patients totalRate: 1% · 396 patients
1%396 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers38 claims117 services$18.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$61.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$30.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (cuvitru), 100 mg J1555
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
1 supplier14 claims6,360 services$11.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg J1559
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
3 suppliers39 claims21,840 services$9.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, (e.g., liquid), 500 mg J1569
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
2 suppliers41 claims2,200 services$35.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Allergy & Immunology
802 W PARK AVE, STE 213
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Physical Therapist
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 211
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Speech-Language Pathologist
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 211
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Speech-Language Pathologist
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 211
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Allergy & Immunology
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 213
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Allergy & Immunology
802 W PARK AVE, STE 213
OCEAN, NJ 07712
Physical Therapist
802 W PARK AVE, SUITE 211
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 07712

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 Ellen Sher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Sher is 1710961602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2005.

Where is Ellen Sher located?

Ellen Sher practices at 802 W Park Ave Suite 213, Ocean, NJ 07712. The listed phone number is (732) 695-2555.

What is Ellen Sher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

Is Ellen Sher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Sher 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 Ellen Sher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ellen Sher is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Sher was last updated on October 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.