PROF. RALPH ANGELO RUGGIERO JR. CRNA
NPI 1831164276
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Ralph Ruggiero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Ruggiero is 1831164276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Q: What is Ralph Ruggiero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Ruggiero was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since February 21, 2006

815 FREEPORT RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15215(412) 784-4396 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Prof. Ralph Angelo Ruggiero Jr. Crna NPPES

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

PROF. RALPH ANGELO RUGGIERO JR. CRNA (NPI 1831164276) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN195360L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831164276

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NamePROF. RALPH ANGELO RUGGIERO JR.Credential: CRNA

Location Address815 FREEPORT RDPittsburgh, PA 15215-3301

Mailing Address815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215-3301 · (412) 784-4396

Phone(412) 784-4396

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1831164276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · RN195360L

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

815 FREEPORT RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

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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)

Prof. Ralph Angelo Ruggiero Jr. Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc.

2.9 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

5820 CENTRE AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
37 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003850363 (412) 661-5500

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

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

21 services20 patients

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.

NATHANIEL LAROUE

Physician Assistant (Medical)

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4000

CHELSEA KLINE

Physician Assistant (Medical)

815 FREEPORT RD, UPMC ST MARGARET HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4000

LEA HEISE

Speech-Language Pathologist

815 FREEPORT RD, 100 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING SUITE 210
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (973) 534-9671

SYDNEY FRANCHICK

Physical Therapist

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4050

DR. JEFFREY D. FLEMING DO

Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4227

BRITNEY STOTTLEMYER PHARMD

Pharmacist

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4128

JEREMY BEAU PERRY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4396

NICOLE AMBRISCO

Physical Therapist

815 FREEPORT RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215

Allegheny County (412) 784-4050

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 Ralph Ruggiero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Ruggiero is 1831164276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Ralph Ruggiero located?

Ralph Ruggiero practices at 815 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. The listed phone number is (412) 784-4396.

What is Ralph Ruggiero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Ralph Ruggiero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Ruggiero is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ralph Ruggiero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ralph Ruggiero reassigns Medicare benefits to Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. (Pittsburgh, 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 Ralph Ruggiero'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 Ralph Ruggiero was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.