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RUTH ANN BAFFA-WATERS
NPI 1225880024
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Tampa, FL

Active since April 04, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2617 W HORATIO ST APT B, TAMPA, FL 33609(610) 246-6765 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Ruth Ann Baffa-waters NPPES

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

RUTH ANN BAFFA-WATERS (NPI 1225880024) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN11032122) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225880024
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameRUTH ANN BAFFA-WATERS
Location Address2617 W HORATIO ST APT BTampa, FL 33609-4157
Mailing Address2617 W Horatio St Apt BTampa, FL 33609-4157 · (610) 246-6765
Phone(610) 246-6765
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1225880024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in FL · APRN11032122
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN9504422 (FL)
2617 W HORATIO ST APT B, Tampa, FL 33609
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ruth Ann Baffa

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

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

Ruth Ann Baffa-waters 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 ID3870037781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240702004541
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.

Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100206
Location2901 W Swann AveTampa, FL 33609 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33609 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Baffa-waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Baffa-waters is 1225880024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2024. The provider is also known as Ruth Ann Baffa.

Where is Ruth Baffa-waters located?

Ruth Baffa-waters practices at 2617 W Horatio St Apt B, Tampa, FL 33609. The listed phone number is (610) 246-6765.

What is Ruth Baffa-waters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Ruth Baffa-waters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Baffa-waters 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 Baffa-waters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 1 other insurer list Ruth Baffa-waters 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 Baffa-waters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Baffa-waters is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Baffa-waters was last updated on April 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.