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DR. RUTH TORRES MD
NPI 1053397117
Anesthesiology in Southbridge, MA

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 SOUTH ST, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550(508) 764-8012(508) 765-2994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ruth Torres Md NPPES

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

DR. RUTH TORRES MD (NPI 1053397117) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Southbridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (82008) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053397117
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUTH TORRESCredential: MD
Location Address100 SOUTH STSouthbridge, MA 01550-4051
Mailing Address100 South StSouthbridge, MA 01550-4051 · (508) 764-8012 · Fax (508) 765-2994
Phone(508) 764-8012
Fax(508) 765-2994
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 2017
✔ NPI 1053397117 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 82008
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
100 SOUTH ST, Southbridge, MA 01550
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3178269MA
Medicare PINA23394MA
Medicare UPING64860

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ruth Torres Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648394767
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100826000414
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
20 services20 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Milford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milford, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220090
Location14 Prospect StreetMilford, MA 01757 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.94
Improvement Activities40
Cost79.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

EDWARD YE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-9771
DR. KRISHNAVENI SIRIGADDI MD
Internal Medicine
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-9771
DR. CARL JOHN VANDERPUTTEN DO
Emergency Medicine
100 SOUTH ST, HARRINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-9771
DR. MARSHA KAY FEARING MD, MPH, MMSC.
Pediatrics
100 SOUTH ST, STE 102
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-7860
MR. DOMINIC IDOKO MA
Counselor (Mental Health)
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-9771
STEPHANIE RUIZ-GONZALEZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 909-7799
MARY E FRISELLA MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 764-6041
TAMMY JOHNSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
100 SOUTH ST
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
Worcester County (508) 765-9771

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 Ruth Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Torres is 1053397117. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Ruth Torres located?

Ruth Torres practices at 100 South St, Southbridge, MA 01550. The listed phone number is (508) 764-8012.

What is Ruth Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ruth Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Torres is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ruth Torres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Torres is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Torres was last updated on October 12, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.