RUTH C. LATHAM M.D. – NPI #1275712333
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

RUTH LATHAM is a physician located in MECHANICSVILLE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275712333 to RUTH LATHAM on October 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Mar 27, 2013. 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 LATHAM below.

NPI Profile for
RUTH C. LATHAM

NPI Number
1275712333
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RUTH C. LATHAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8220 MEADOWBRIDGE RD
SUITE 203
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116-2336
Phone: (804) 764-1253 Fax: (804) 764-1259
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RUTH LATHAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERGROUP PTANVAC06115
MEDICAIDVA1275712333
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NC 2007-01497

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RUTH LATHAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      8260 ATLEE ROAD
      MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116
    • BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      1500 N. 28TH STREET
      RICHMOND, VA 23223
    • BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      5801 BREMO RD
      RICHMOND, VA 23226

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