MRS. BABY RUTH A ALVAREZ APRN
NPI 1295216208
Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, SC

Active since August 27, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(800) 491-0909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2023, Oct 29, 2020, Sep 5, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Baby Ruth A Alvarez Aprn NPPES

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

MRS. BABY RUTH A ALVAREZ APRN (NPI 1295216208) is an individual nurse practitioner in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (21950) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hilton Head Island.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295216208
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. BABY RUTH A ALVAREZCredential: APRN
Location AddressSC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLEColumbia, SC 29203
Mailing AddressSc House Calls Inc, 111 Doctors CircleColumbia, SC 29203 · (800) 491-0909
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2023
NPI 1295216208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in SC · 21950
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License 21950 (SC)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License APRN21950 (SC), 21950 (SC)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, Columbia, SC 29203

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Baby Ruth Adajar Rn

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 125 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29926-2738 · Phone (843) 689-8141

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidNP5776SC

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

Mrs. Baby Ruth A Alvarez Aprn 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 ID2365782646
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190325000000
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
580 services223 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
62 services56 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
44 services40 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
31 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
97%148 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
27%230 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Occupational Therapist
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Occupational Therapist
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTOR CIR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Occupational Therapist
SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

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 Baby Ruth Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baby Ruth Alvarez is 1295216208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2018. The provider is also known as Miss Baby Ruth Adajar Rn.

Where is Baby Ruth Alvarez located?

Baby Ruth Alvarez practices at Sc House Calls Inc 111 Doctors Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (800) 491-0909.

What is Baby Ruth Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Baby Ruth Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Baby Ruth Alvarez 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 Baby Ruth Alvarez accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Baby Ruth Alvarez 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 Baby Ruth Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Baby Ruth Alvarez is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Baby Ruth Alvarez was last updated on February 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.