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JENNIFER RUCH CNM
NPI 1558636423
Advanced Practice Midwife in Hazleton, PA

Active since March 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 ALLIANCE DR, SUITE 10, HAZLETON, PA 18202(570) 501-6450(570) 501-6436 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Jennifer Ruch Cnm NPPES

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

JENNIFER RUCH CNM (NPI 1558636423) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MW010270) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558636423
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER RUCHCredential: CNM
Location Address1000 ALLIANCE DR, SUITE 10Hazleton, PA 18202-3234
Mailing AddressPo Box 783311Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311 · (484) 884-4500 · Fax (484) 884-0699
Phone(570) 501-6450
Fax(570) 501-6436
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2020
✔ NPI 1558636423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MW010270
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN507330L (PA)
1000 ALLIANCE DR, Hazleton, PA 18202
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid102907601-0001PA
OtherRN507330LPA · Rn License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Jennifer Ruch Cnm 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 ID648434878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120619000334
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Ruch reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lehigh Valley Physician Group
2.0 mi
Family Medicine
102 BANKS AVE
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649034083 (570) 788-5104
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
3.2 mi
General Practice
564 W BROAD ST, SUITE 2
Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Hazleton Professional Services
  • 305 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942609599 (570) 501-6220
Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc.
20 mi
Internal Medicine
205 E LAUREL BLVD
Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 399 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588603567 (570) 622-1887

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street

Acute Care Hospitals · Pottsville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390030
Location420 South Jackson StreetPottsville, PA 17901 · Schuylkill County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number390185
Location700 East Broad StreetHazleton, PA 18201 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18202 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VADIM LOSHAKOV I M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 501-6450
DR. JODI WASHINSKY LENKO MD
Internal Medicine
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 459-2226
DR. DEBORAH ANNE GORSKI MD
Internal Medicine
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 474-5048
PATRICK FIERO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 501-6450
MS. AMANDA EVANS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 459-2226
SHANNA KULICK CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 459-2226
DR. RENEE MARIA DOUGHERTY D.O.
Internal Medicine
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (484) 672-8810
NICOLE LEE BALCHUNE DO
Internal Medicine
1000 ALLIANCE DR
HAZLETON, PA 18202
Luzerne County (570) 459-2226

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 Jennifer Ruch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Ruch is 1558636423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2012.

Where is Jennifer Ruch located?

Jennifer Ruch practices at 1000 Alliance Dr Suite 10, Hazleton, PA 18202. The listed phone number is (570) 501-6450.

What is Jennifer Ruch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Jennifer Ruch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Ruch 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 Jennifer Ruch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Ruch reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Sugarloaf, PA), Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Hazleton, PA) and Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc. (Pottsville, PA). 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 Jennifer Ruch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Ruch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Jennifer Ruch 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 Jennifer Ruch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Ruch is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Ruch was last updated on March 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.