MS. RUTH EVAN RICHARDSON CNM
NPI 1063630648
Advanced Practice Midwife in Asheville, NC

Active since April 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 771-5500(828) 771-5454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ms. Ruth Evan Richardson Cnm NPPES

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

MS. RUTH EVAN RICHARDSON CNM (NPI 1063630648) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (257) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063630648
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. RUTH EVAN RICHARDSONCredential: CNM
Location Address119 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 771-5500 · Fax (828) 771-5454
Fax(828) 771-5454
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2019
NPI 1063630648 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 257
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.

119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803

Other Identifiers 2

Other164269NC · Rn License #
Other257NC · Cnm License Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Ruth Evan Richardson Cnm 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 ID2668700956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190823002970
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Advanced Practice Midwife
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Social Worker (Clinical)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Advanced Practice Midwife
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

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 Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Richardson is 1063630648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2007.

Where is Ruth Richardson located?

Ruth Richardson practices at 119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 771-5500.

What is Ruth Richardson's specialty?

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

Is Ruth Richardson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Richardson 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.

What insurance does Ruth Richardson accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Ruth Richardson 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.

Is Ruth Richardson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Richardson is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Richardson was last updated on May 13, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.