ALEXANDRA D RUUSKA DO
NPI 1073254934
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since April 05, 2022

Contact Information

26 QUEEN ST
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01610
Phone: (508) 334-2670
Fax: (774) 443-0510

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALEXANDRA RUUSKA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alexandra Ruuska, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073254934 assigned on April 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 1022641 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated May 2026.

NPI
1073254934
Provider Name
ALEXANDRA D RUUSKA DO
Other Name
ALEX RUUSKA
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
26 QUEEN ST WORCESTER, MA 01610
Location Phone
(508) 334-2670
Location Fax
(774) 443-0510
Mailing Address
PO BOX 415348 BOSTON, MA 02241
Mailing Phone
(800) 225-8885
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-05-2022
Last Update Date
05-08-2026
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A psychiatrist like Alexandra Ruuska are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 55 Lake Ave N
    Worcester, MA 01655
    (774) 443-2761
  • 100 Century Dr
    Worcester, MA 01606
    (508) 334-1540

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1022641
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alexandra Ruuska is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 01610 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $177.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
  • Average New Patient Copayment $44.34
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $73.22
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.3
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1073254934, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4 4 → 8 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 8 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1073254934.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist
26 QUEEN ST, FAMILY HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
26 QUEEN ST, FAMILY CENTER OF WORCESTER
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Midwife
26 QUEEN ST, FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER, INC.
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Registered Nurse (Perinatal)
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Social Worker
26 QUEEN ST, SOCIAL SERVICES
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Dentist
26 QUEEN ST, DENTAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Physician Assistant
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Dentist
26 QUEEN ST, DENTAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Dentist
26 QUEEN ST, DENTAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST, MEDICAL
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Pharmacist
26 QUEEN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Family Medicine
26 QUEEN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01610
Pharmacist
26 QUEEN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01610

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073254934, enumerated as an "individual" on April 05, 2022.

The provider is located at 26 QUEEN ST WORCESTER, MA 01610 and the phone number is (508) 334-2670.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.