WHITNEY DENE RUTZ FNP
NPI 1972107977
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Austin, TX

Active since November 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704(512) 447-2211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2021, Nov 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Whitney Dene Rutz Fnp NPPES

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

WHITNEY DENE RUTZ FNP (NPI 1972107977) is an individual family provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (1018583) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Austin Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972107977
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameWHITNEY DENE RUTZCredential: FNP
Location Address901 W BEN WHITE BLVDAustin, TX 78704-6903
Mailing Address512 Eberhart Ln Apt 503Austin, TX 78745-4473 · (717) 829-5866
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1972107977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1018583
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78704

Accepted 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

Whitney Dene Rutz Fnp 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 ID6305258864
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201208000551
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 Whitney Rutz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family
800 W 5TH ST
Austin, TX 78703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
344 services93 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
135 services81 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
73 services66 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
63 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450809
Location12221 Mopac Expressway NorthAustin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78704 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Pharmacist
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD, RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEPT ST DAVIDS SOUTH AUSTIN HOSPITA
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Physician Assistant (Medical)
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Hospitalist
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704

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 Whitney Rutz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Whitney Rutz is 1972107977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2020.

Where is Whitney Rutz located?

Whitney Rutz practices at 901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704. The listed phone number is (512) 447-2211.

What is Whitney Rutz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Whitney Rutz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Whitney Rutz 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 Whitney Rutz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Whitney Rutz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ch Specialty Services Tx PLLC (Austin, TX) and Curana Health Medical Group LLC (Austin, TX). 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 Whitney Rutz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Whitney Rutz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Whitney Rutz 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 Whitney Rutz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Whitney Rutz is affiliated with North Austin Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Whitney Rutz was last updated on February 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.