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RUTH ELLEN MEDAK M.D.
NPI 1245470640
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Portland, OR

Active since February 24, 2009PECOS Enrolled
88.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97227(503) 413-6862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ruth Ellen Medak M.d. NPPES

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

RUTH ELLEN MEDAK M.D. (NPI 1245470640) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD09230) and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Portland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245470640
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameRUTH ELLEN MEDAKCredential: M.D.
Location Address2801 N GANTENBEIN AVEPortland, OR 97227-1623
Mailing AddressPo Box 3777Portland, OR 97208-3777 · (503) 413-3900 · Fax (503) 413-3710
Phone(503) 413-6862
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1245470640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD09230
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD09230 (OR)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE, Portland, OR 97227
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16410 NE Halsey St, Providence Health & Services, Suite 300Portland, OR 97213-4742 · Phone (503) 215-2273 · Fax (503) 215-8274

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.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 (PECOS)

Ruth Ellen Medak M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

88.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.7

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.

KARI MAGNUSSEN MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 403-4967
NORTHWEST PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE PC
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 413-2794
DR. JANICE FAYE OLSON M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 276-9300
RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, INC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 227-2400
KATHY SCHWEITZER CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 413-2042
DR. JOEL NORMAN LAMPERT PSY.D., LPC, NCC
Psychologist
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 276-9300
DR. NATALIE JUSTINE TEDFORD MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 276-6500
OMAR J BHUTTA MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227
Multnomah County (503) 276-6565

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 Medak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Medak is 1245470640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2009.

Where is Ruth Medak located?

Ruth Medak practices at 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR 97227. The listed phone number is (503) 413-6862.

What is Ruth Medak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Ruth Medak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Medak is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ruth Medak accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Ruth Medak 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 Ruth Medak was last updated on May 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.