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WORCESTER COMMUNITY MIDWIFERY INC
NPI 1053018341
Advanced Practice Midwife in Worcester, MA

Active since February 08, 2023CLIA 22D2344031 · Waiver
70 JAMES ST STE 253, WORCESTER, MA 01603(508) 578-2010(508) 578-2012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2023, Feb 8, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Worcester Community Midwifery Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WORCESTER COMMUNITY MIDWIFERY INC (NPI 1053018341) is a healthcare organization registered as an advanced practice midwife in Worcester, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 14, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in Dudley, and lists Rachel Ann Blessington, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053018341
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Legal Business NameWORCESTER COMMUNITY MIDWIFERY INC
Location Address70 JAMES ST STE 253Worcester, MA 01603-1038
Mailing Address32 Partridge Hill RdDudley, MA 01571-6200 · (508) 578-2010
Phone(508) 578-2010
Fax(508) 578-2012
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRachel Ann BlessingtonOwner · (508) 873-9023
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1053018341 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Definition
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. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedMidwifeTaxonomy 176B00000X
Also ListedMassage TherapistTaxonomy 225700000X
70 JAMES ST STE 253, Worcester, MA 01603
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 132 Partridge Hill RdDudley, MA 01571-6200 · Phone (508) 578-2010 · Fax (508) 578-2012

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 22D2344031

Worcester Community Midwifery · Worcester, MA
Active · expires May 14, 2028
CLIA Number22D2344031
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateMay 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRachel Blessington
Laboratory Phone(508) 578-2010
Laboratory LocationWorcester Community Midwifery70 James St Ste 253, Worcester, MA 01603
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KELLY MASULA NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Worcester County (617) 454-4397
WORCESTER COMMUNITY DOULAS LLC
Doula
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Worcester County (508) 873-9023
MS. RACHEL ANN BLESSINGTON CNM, LMT
Advanced Practice Midwife
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Worcester County (508) 578-2010
MICHELLE TIFFANY LETENDRE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Worcester County (508) 578-2010
LATCHING LITTLE ONES LLC
Pediatrics
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Worcester County (413) 575-9177

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Worcester Community Midwifery Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Worcester Community Midwifery Inc is 1053018341. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2023.

Where is Worcester Community Midwifery Inc located?

Worcester Community Midwifery Inc is located at 70 James St Ste 253, Worcester, MA 01603. The listed phone number is (508) 578-2010.

What is Worcester Community Midwifery Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Does Worcester Community Midwifery Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D2344031) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 14, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Worcester Community Midwifery Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Worcester Community Midwifery Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Worcester Community Midwifery Inc was last updated on April 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.