RUTH WILF CNM – NPI #1477575322
Advanced Practice Midwife
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling.
RUTH WILF is an advanced practice midwife located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477575322 to RUTH WILF on July 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 367A00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Advanced Practice Midwife.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Feb 16, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RUTH WILF below.
NPI Profile for
RUTH WILF
(about 20 years ago)
STE 305
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 Phone: (215) 829-8000 Fax: (215) 829-3701
UPHS OFFICE OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS STE 560W
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 662-2286 Fax:
Identifiers for RUTH WILF
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | PA | 0015002180010 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 367A00000X - Advanced Practice Midwife (Primary) |
PA | MW008059L |
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