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RUTH ELLEN JAMES MD, MPH
NPI 1528296902
Family Medicine in Portsmouth, NH

Active since June 24, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
111 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 2, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801(603) 319-4490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Sep 23, 2021, Feb 14, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ruth Ellen James Md, Mph NPPES

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

RUTH ELLEN JAMES MD, MPH (NPI 1528296902) is an individual family medicine provider in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (15707) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528296902
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRUTH ELLEN JAMESCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address111 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 2Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address105 Walnut AveNorth Hampton, NH 03862-2048 · (603) 957-8054
Phone(603) 319-4490
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1528296902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NH · 15707
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
111 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 2, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 Ellen James Md, Mph 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 ID6709038573
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121203000011
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 2

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
42 services25 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
20 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Elliot Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manchester, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300012
Location1 Elliot WayManchester, NH 03103 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Derry, NH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number300017
Location1 Parkland DriveDerry, NH 03038 · Rockingham County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03801 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
$89.14 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $22.28 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.54 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $25.38 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
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 James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth James is 1528296902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2009.

Where is Ruth James located?

Ruth James practices at 111 New Hampshire Ave Ste 2, Portsmouth, NH 03801. The listed phone number is (603) 319-4490.

What is Ruth James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ruth James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth James 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 James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and WellSense Health Plan list Ruth James 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 James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth James is affiliated with Elliot Hospital and Parkland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth James was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days 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.