
Ruth Gallagher, NP C, PHD
NPI · 1619415734Ruth Gallagher · Family Nurse Practitioner
Insurance:Not specified
Finding the right family doctor in ST Pete Beach means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of family doctors — 2 family doctors are listed below.
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Same specialty in cities near ST Pete Beach — useful if your insurance network extends across the metro.
ST Pete Beach has family doctors practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a family doctor in ST Pete Beach, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many ST Pete Beach family doctors list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
In-network family doctors in ST Pete Beach typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see ST Pete Beach family doctors who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Most ST Pete Beach listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Major plans in include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Most PPO plans in allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.