Marla Ruth Capes, APRN
Marla Ruth Capes is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Saint Augustine, FL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Marla Ruth Capes, APRN has practiced nursing for 12+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 12+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.63/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
230 Village Commons Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32092-8805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 78% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202391.63/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.03%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
1.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
275
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
388
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,937
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $152k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
56 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Marla Ruth Capes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 25, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 746638, Atlanta, GA 30374-6638
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510046
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Marla Ruth Capes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marla Ruth Capes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Augustine required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marla Ruth Capes
NPI records show Dr. Capes as active with telehealth listed in Saint Augustine, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 940-1441.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Marla Ruth Capes
Practice Location
230 Village Commons Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32092-8805
Mailing Address
Po Box 746638, Atlanta, GA 30374-6638
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