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Chris Ruge

Nurse Practitioner Care Manager Team Leader

Nurse Practitioner Las Vegas, NM El Centro Family Health
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Overview
Level
Manager
Tenure
13 years at El Centro Family Health
Connections
113
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Chris Ruge is one of them.
  • 343 Nurse Practitioners are based in NM (out of 6,339 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 18 contacts at El Centro Family Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in NM: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $118,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in NM: Presbyterian Healthcare Services (32), University Of New Mexico (15), Indian Health Service (8).
  • 3% of Nurse Practitioners in NM hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of Nurse Practitioners in NM have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
UMASS-AMHERST
MSN
1997
UNM-ALBUQUERQUE NM
BSN
1989
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
BA
1979
Skills
Healthcare Nursing Education Medicine Nursing Public Health Healthcare Management Emr Health Education Patient Safety Critical Care Hospitals Nurse Practitioners Disease Management Medicaid Patient Education Home Care Acls Medical/Surgical Health Promotion Quality Improvement Pediatrics Community Health Utilization Management Bls Public Speaking Program Development Community Outreach
About El Centro Family Health
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
ecfh.org
Office Location
1235 8th St, Las Vegas, NM
Professional Overview

Chris Ruge is a Nurse Practitioner Care Manager Team Leader, currently affiliated with El Centro Family Health, based in Las Vegas, NM. As a nurse practitioner, Ruge contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Las Vegas, NM. They have been with El Centro Family Health for 13 years. Ruge holds academic credentials, including MSN and BSN, from UMASS-AMHERST and UNM-ALBUQUERQUE NM. Core competencies include Healthcare, Nursing Education, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health. El Centro Family Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Las Vegas, NM healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chris Ruge located?
Chris Ruge is based in Las Vegas, NM. They are currently affiliated with El Centro Family Health.
What is Chris Ruge's specialty?
Chris Ruge specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner Care Manager Team Leader.
Where does Chris Ruge currently work?
Chris Ruge currently works at El Centro Family Health. They have been there for 13 years.
What is Chris Ruge's educational background?
Chris Ruge attended UMASS-AMHERST and UNM-ALBUQUERQUE NM.
How do I contact Chris Ruge for recruiting?
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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in NM?
Nurse Practitioners in NM typically earn $101,000 to $152,000 annually, with a median of $118,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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