Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Larson, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Dermatology) · Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Poway, CA

  • NPI 1538167911
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15525 Pomerado RD, Suite A2
Poway, CA 920642435
(858) 451-3311
fax (858) 451-1142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2020
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G41388
Medicaid
CA #00G413880

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538167911. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,279
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$211,417
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 391 75 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 201 138 $99
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 139 101 $64
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 127 95 $678
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 115 92 $116
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 70 46 $470
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 55 44 $266
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 49 46 $62
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 38 28 $192
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 23 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Poway Specialist, average services per provider: 315. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
155
Patients
126
Total drug cost
$4,731
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 58 48 $541
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 45 38 $458
Ketoconazole Generic 19 11 $295
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 18 15 $1,497
Fluorouracil Generic 15 14 $1,940

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Larson's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Larson practices Specialist in Poway, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Larson practice?
Dr. Ruth Larson practices at 15525 Pomerado RD, Poway, CA 920642435. Office phone: 8584513311.
What is Dr. Ruth Larson's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Larson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538167911, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Larson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Larson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Larson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.