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RUTH WANGUI GACHAO NP
NPI 1548048481
Internal Medicine in Columbia, MD

Active since September 21, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5978 TURNABOUT LN APT 11, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(918) 926-0020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ruth Wangui Gachao Np NPPES

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

RUTH WANGUI GACHAO NP (NPI 1548048481) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R213064) and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548048481
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRUTH WANGUI GACHAOCredential: NP
Location Address5978 TURNABOUT LN APT 11Columbia, MD 21044-3034
Mailing Address5401 Old Court RdRandallstown, MD 21133-5103 · (410) 521-2200
Phone(918) 926-0020
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1548048481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · R213064
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License R213064 (MD)
5978 TURNABOUT LN APT 11, Columbia, MD 21044
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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 Wangui Gachao Np 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 ID941740260
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240912002313
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
83 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210012
Location2401 West Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Randallstown, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210040
Location5401 Old Court RoadRandallstown, MD 21133 · Baltimore County
Emergency services

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210064
Location2434 West Belvedere AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209 · Baltimore City County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21044 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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 Gachao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Gachao is 1548048481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2023.

Where is Ruth Gachao located?

Ruth Gachao practices at 5978 Turnabout Ln Apt 11, Columbia, MD 21044. The listed phone number is (918) 926-0020.

What is Ruth Gachao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ruth Gachao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Gachao 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.

Is Ruth Gachao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Gachao is affiliated with Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital Center and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Gachao was last updated on September 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.