Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Carolina Beach, NC
- NPI 1730281924
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1300 Bridge Barrier RD Ste 2
Carolina Beach, NC 284283939
(910) 458-4101
fax (910) 458-5617
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 13, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200001427
- Medicaid
- NC #8913085
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730281924. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$271,223
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,250 | 445 | $121 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 983 | 424 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 701 | 407 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 677 | 407 | $13 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 341 | 196 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 309 | 211 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 286 | 151 | $10 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 279 | 279 | $122 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 158 | 154 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 149 | 146 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,698
Patients
1,071
Total drug cost
$49,198
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 431 | 122 | $5,154 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 381 | 104 | $6,513 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 377 | 110 | $6,282 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 326 | 90 | $2,348 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 325 | 104 | $2,189 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 280 | 75 | $3,563 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 252 | 76 | $3,423 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 200 | 62 | $1,874 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 178 | 52 | $2,754 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 175 | 44 | $6,029 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Ruscetti's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Ruscetti practices Family Medicine Physician in Carolina Beach, NC.
Where does Dr. Howard Ruscetti practice?
Dr. Howard Ruscetti practices at 1300 Bridge Barrier RD Ste 2, Carolina Beach, NC 284283939. Office phone: 9104584101.
What is Dr. Howard Ruscetti's NPI?
Dr. Howard Ruscetti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730281924, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Ruscetti accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Ruscetti accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Ruscetti commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.