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AMY SWORD RUFFIN LCSW
NPI 1437974003
Social Worker - Clinical in Phoenix, AZ

Active since November 19, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4020 N 20TH ST STE 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 640-2981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Amy Sword Ruffin Lcsw NPPES

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

AMY SWORD RUFFIN LCSW (NPI 1437974003) is an individual clinical provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (LCSW-22506) and active in the NPI registry since November 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437974003
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameAMY SWORD RUFFINCredential: LCSW
Location Address4020 N 20TH ST STE 110Phoenix, AZ 85016-6029
Mailing Address10453 E Idaho CirMesa, AZ 85209-7715 · (480) 875-5305
Phone(602) 640-2981
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1437974003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · LCSW-22506
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
4020 N 20TH ST STE 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Amy Sword Lcsw, Msw

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amy Sword Ruffin Lcsw 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 ID6305375718
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250130001879
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 Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Amy Sword Ruffin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Turnwell Mental Health Of Arizona, PC
12 mi
Psychiatry
8350 E RAINTREE DR STE 130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639872518 (480) 405-7197
Mental Health Specialty Group PA
1,884 mi
Mental Health
110 N CORCORAN ST FL 5
Durham, NC 27701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801472634 (323) 205-7088

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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 Amy Sword Ruffin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Sword Ruffin is 1437974003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2024. The provider is also known as Amy Sword Lcsw, Msw.

Where is Amy Sword Ruffin located?

Amy Sword Ruffin practices at 4020 N 20th St Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 640-2981.

What is Amy Sword Ruffin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Amy Sword Ruffin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amy Sword Ruffin 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amy Sword Ruffin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amy Sword Ruffin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Turnwell Mental Health Of Arizona, PC (Scottsdale, AZ) and Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amy Sword Ruffin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amy Sword Ruffin accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Amy Sword Ruffin 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 Amy Sword Ruffin was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.