Ruth Elizabeth King, FNP-C
Ruth Elizabeth King is a Nurse Practitioner based in Bainbridge Island, WA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ruth Elizabeth King, FNP-C has been part of the Bainbridge Island medical community since 2018 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1053dNPPES updated 2023-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1344 Wintergreen Ln Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-5147
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.88%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington2.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
256
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
201
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,458
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $251k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$98 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Ruth Elizabeth King's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Ruth Elizabeth King
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Elizabeth King for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bainbridge Island 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 Ruth Elizabeth King
NPI records show Dr. King as active with telehealth listed in Bainbridge Island, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 842-5632.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth Elizabeth King
Practice Location
1344 Wintergreen Ln Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-5147
Mailing Address
1344 Wintergreen Ln Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-5147
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