RUSTON APOTHECARE
NPI 1891148995
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Ruston, LA

Active since July 13, 2016CLIA 19D2196890 · Waiver
1680 E KENTUCKY AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270(318) 255-3223(318) 254-0394 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2024, Mar 28, 2017, Mar 1, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ruston Apothecare NPPES

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

RUSTON APOTHECARE (NPI 1891148995) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Ruston, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 19, 2026 and lists Heather Furr, Owner/pharmacist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891148995
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameRUSTON APOTHECARE
Location Address1680 E KENTUCKY AVERuston, LA 71270-6615
Mailing Address1680 E Kentucky AveRuston, LA 71270-6615 · (318) 255-3223 · Fax (318) 254-0394
Fax(318) 254-0394
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHeather FurrOwner/pharmacist · (318) 255-3223
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2024
NPI 1891148995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License Licensed in LA · PHY.007365-IR
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
Also ListedPharmacyTaxonomy 333600000X
1680 E KENTUCKY AVE, Ruston, LA 71270

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsRuston Apothecare

Other Identifiers 2

Other2162225Pk
Medicaid2204700LA

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2196890

Ruston Apothecare · Ruston, LA
Active · expires Oct 19, 2026
CLIA Number19D2196890
Laboratory TypePharmacy
Certificate Effective DateOctober 20, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 19, 2026
Laboratory DirectorHeather Furr
Laboratory Phone(318) 255-3223
Laboratory LocationRuston Apothecare1680 East Kentucky Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
34 services34 patients
Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653
The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.
27 services27 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Pharmacist
1680 E KENTUCKY AVE
RUSTON, LA 71270

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 Ruston Apothecare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruston Apothecare is 1891148995. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2016.

Where is Ruston Apothecare located?

Ruston Apothecare is located at 1680 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA 71270. The listed phone number is (318) 255-3223.

What is Ruston Apothecare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Ruston Apothecare hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2196890) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 19, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ruston Apothecare accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 53 other insurers list Ruston Apothecare 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 Ruston Apothecare was last updated on March 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.