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RUTH CHAFFEE PH.D.
NPI 1487705455
Psychologist - Clinical in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2702 1/2 N PROCTOR ST, SUITE E, TACOMA, WA 98407(253) 756-8862(253) 756-8886 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ruth Chaffee Ph.d. NPPES

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

RUTH CHAFFEE PH.D. (NPI 1487705455) is an individual clinical provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (1258) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487705455
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameRUTH CHAFFEECredential: PH.D.
Location Address2702 1/2 N PROCTOR ST, SUITE ETacoma, WA 98407-5243
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 7189Tacoma, WA 98417-0189 · (253) 756-8862 · Fax (253) 756-8886
Phone(253) 756-8862
Fax(253) 756-8886
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2015
✔ NPI 1487705455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 1258
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
2702 1/2 N PROCTOR ST, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Ruth Chaffee Ph.d.

Other Identifiers 5

Other4586582WA · Aetna
OtherCH0129WA · Regence
Other11582419WA · Caqh
Other145154200WA · Department Of Labor
Medicare UPING8879118

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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 Chaffee Ph.d. 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 ID941366686
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090305000123
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98407 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
$172.80 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $43.20 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 Chaffee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Chaffee is 1487705455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Ruth Chaffee Ph.D..

Where is Ruth Chaffee located?

Ruth Chaffee practices at 2702 1/2 N Proctor St Suite E, Tacoma, WA 98407. The listed phone number is (253) 756-8862.

What is Ruth Chaffee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Ruth Chaffee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Chaffee 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 Chaffee accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ruth Chaffee 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 Chaffee was last updated on March 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.