RUTH E. JAMES MD, MPH – NPI #1528296902
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 JAMES is a physician located in PORTSMOUTH, NH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528296902 to RUTH JAMES on June 24, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 5 years ago on Sep 23, 2021. 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 JAMES below.

NPI Profile for
RUTH E. JAMES

NPI Number
1528296902
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RUTH E. JAMES
Credentials
MD, MPH
Primary location
111 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 2
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 319-4490 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
207 S Main St
Newmarket, NH 03857-1843
Phone: (603) 292-7292
100 Campus Dr
Suite 12
Portsmouth, NH 03801-5892
Phone: (603) 422-8208
Mailing address
105 WALNUT AVE
NORTH HAMPTON, NH 03862-2048
Phone: (603) 957-8054 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 23, 2021

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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)		 NH 15707

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
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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

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