RUTA RIMKIENE MD – NPI #1972795516
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

RUTA RIMKIENE is a physician located in PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972795516 to RUTA RIMKIENE on August 17, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 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 Oct 19, 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 RUTA RIMKIENE below.

NPI Profile for
RUTA RIMKIENE

NPI Number
1972795516
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RUTA RIMKIENE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
14866 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585-4801
Phone: (843) 235-4111 Fax: (843) 492-4666
3 Other location(s):
912 Inlet Square Dr
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-7812
Phone: (843) 651-4111
Fax: (843) 492-4666
4591 Socastee Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7209
Phone: (843) 497-5929
Fax: (843) 293-1114
113 Willbrook Blvd Unit F
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-8245
Phone: (843) 353-6015
Fax: (843) 594-5149
Mailing address
PO BOX 530062
ATLANTA, GA 30353-0062
Phone: (843) 235-0760 Fax: (843) 492-0177
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 19, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RUTA RIMKIENE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNC5910853
MEDICAIDSC312879
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)		 SC 31287

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

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
RUTA RIMKIENE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      809 82ND PARKWAY
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
    • TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      606 BLACK RIVER RD DRAWER 1718
      GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
    • TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      4070 HWY 17
      MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF GEORGETOWN
      2503 HIGHMARKET STREET
      GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
  • HOSPICE
    • ANGELIC HEALTH OF SC LLC
      923 MEDICAL CIR
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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