RUTH K. ANDERSON M.D. – NPI #1518976026
Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
RUTH ANDERSON is a physician located in WILMINGTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518976026 to RUTH ANDERSON on August 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208VP0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pain Medicine, specializing in Pain Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jan 20, 2022. 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 ANDERSON below.
NPI Profile for
RUTH K. ANDERSON
(about 20 years ago)
WILMINGTON, NC 28412-2489 Phone: (910) 332-3800 Fax: (910) 332-3850
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Identifiers for RUTH ANDERSON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE PTAN | SC | Q538906672 |
| MEDICAID | AK | MD9409 | |
| MEDICAID | NC | 1518926026 | |
| MEDICAID | SC | AA0035 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208VP0000X - Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine (Primary) |
NC | 2017-00989 |
| 208VP0014X - Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine |
CA | A88641 |
| 207LP2900X - Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine |
SC | MMD.37031.MD |
| 174400000X - Specialist |
CA | A88641 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RUTH ANDERSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000
WILMINGTON, NC 28402
- NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- WELL CARE HOME HEALTH6752 PARKER FARM DRIVE
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
- WELL CARE HOME HEALTH6752 PARKER FARM DRIVE
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