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Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD

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(181 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Minnesota Medical School

1200 6th Avenue N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 240-2203

Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD is an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD is affiliated with CentraCare.

Office Locations

1200 6TH AVENUE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

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1200 6th Avenue N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 240-2203

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for neck X-ray, spinal procedures, spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

X-rays

By Affordability:

spine X-ray

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

flu shot

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2012 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	113
doctor visit	265
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
lab tests	60
musculoskeletal imaging	53
preventive care	144
vaccines	31
women's imaging	113
X-rays	166

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2013 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	99
doctor visit	241
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
lab tests	95
musculoskeletal imaging	39
preventive care	136
vaccines	37
women's imaging	99
X-rays	138

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	231

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	64
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2014 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	105
doctor visit	246
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
lab tests	113
musculoskeletal imaging	87
preventive care	142
vaccines	37
women's imaging	105
X-rays	192

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	71
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2015 were preventive care, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	73
doctor visit	201
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
lab tests	83
musculoskeletal imaging	70
preventive care	177
vaccines	104
women's imaging	73
X-rays	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	506

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	154
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2016 were X-rays, preventive care, musculoskeletal imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	92
doctor visit	199
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
musculoskeletal imaging	103
preventive care	118
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
vaccines	26
women's imaging	92
X-rays	215

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	79
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2017 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	106
doctor visit	181
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
musculoskeletal imaging	36
preventive care	133
vaccines	27
women's imaging	106
X-rays	142

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	82
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2018 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	103
doctor visit	169
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
musculoskeletal imaging	34
preventive care	124
vaccines	21
women's imaging	103
X-rays	137

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	97
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2019 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	156
doctor visit	272
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
lab tests	25
musculoskeletal imaging	59
preventive care	256
spinal procedures	58
vaccines	89
women's imaging	156
X-rays	273

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	116
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2020 were X-rays, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	163
doctor visit	226
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
musculoskeletal imaging	57
preventive care	224
pulmonary testing	69
spinal procedures	204
vaccines	50
women's imaging	163
X-rays	424

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	127
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2021 were X-rays, preventive care, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	155
doctor visit	294
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
musculoskeletal imaging	104
preventive care	181
pulmonary testing	102
spinal procedures	152
vaccines	26
women's imaging	155
X-rays	411

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	104
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2022 were X-rays, spinal procedures, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	227
doctor visit	291
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
musculoskeletal imaging	110
preventive care	227
pulmonary testing	57
spinal procedures	362
women's imaging	227
X-rays	699

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	110
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2023 were X-rays, spinal procedures, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	164
doctor visit	686
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
musculoskeletal imaging	162
preventive care	164
pulmonary testing	57
spinal procedures	217
women's imaging	164
X-rays	543

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	930
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	163
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2024 were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	333
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	38
spinal procedures	121
vaccines	38
X-rays	140

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	100
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated as an internist in SAINT CLOUD, MN were X-rays, spinal procedures, preventive care and breast procedures.

breast procedures	129
doctor visit	277
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
lab tests	75
musculoskeletal imaging	71
preventive care	158
pulmonary testing	71
spinal procedures	185
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
vaccines	44
women's imaging	129
X-rays	278

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	441
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	97
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	189

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 181 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sharon J. Ruggiero, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SAINT CLOUD, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Sharon R has always been so knowledgeable and kind, she is amazing

Biography

Dr. Sharon Ruggiero is affiliated with CentraCare. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. For her residency, Dr. Ruggiero trained at Hennepin County Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Ruggiero is rated highly by her patients. She has an open panel in SAINT CLOUD, MN according to Doctor.com.