Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Seppala, RN, MSN, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1851451694
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2155 W Orange Grove RD
Tucson, AZ 857413118
(520) 742-0414
fax (520) 742-6635
Additional location
1040 W American Ave
Oracle, AZ 856236089
(520) 896-2092
fax (520) 896-2449
Additional location
23 S McNab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2234
fax (520) 381-3209
Mailing address
5055 E Broadway Blvd Ste A100
Tucson, AZ 857113629

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arizona #AP1291 · Arizona #RN101345
Medicaid
AZ #198535

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851451694. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
670
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$23,949
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 81 72 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 67 59 $105
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 65 62 $74
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 63 59 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 55 52 $13
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 55 53 $6
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 44 40 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 34 34 $106
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 29 27 $10
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 29 29 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 198 peers in this city , average services per provider: 231. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$161
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 5 $89.54
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $22.53
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $17.67
ABBVIE INC. 1 $17.62
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $14.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$161

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,172
Patients
1,077
Total drug cost
$34,843
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 518 161 $6,037
Lisinopril Generic 436 142 $2,848
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 406 144 $3,765
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 242 86 $3,063
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 228 84 $1,186
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 182 61 $888
Metformin Hcl Generic 180 65 $1,576
Losartan Potassium Generic 177 67 $2,956
Simvastatin Generic 174 63 $1,213
Gabapentin Generic 147 51 $2,967

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Seppala's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Seppala practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Ruth Seppala practice?
Dr. Ruth Seppala practices at 2155 W Orange Grove RD, Tucson, AZ 857413118. Office phone: 5207420414.
What is Dr. Ruth Seppala's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Seppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851451694, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Seppala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Seppala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Seppala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.