Ruth Spirakis, RD

Dietitian, Registered

(650) 321-4121Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 39 years in dietitian, registered, Ruth Spirakis, RD is a long-established dietitian, registered specialist in Palo Alto. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 39 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 133 Dietitian, Registered providers in CASee all Dietitian, Registered in Palo Alto39+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Diabetes
75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Osteoporosis
26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 3, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Dietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers

A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

Taxonomy: 133V00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408

Differs from practice location

Virtual Dietitian, Registered Care With Ruth Spirakis

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Spirakis for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ruth Spirakis

Dr. Spirakis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 321-4121.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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