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RUTH A. MCDOWELL PA-C
NPI 1619069606
Physician Assistant - Medical in South Bend, IN

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
765 S MICHIGAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601(574) 235-7990(574) 847-7201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Oct 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ruth A. Mcdowell Pa-c NPPES

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

RUTH A. MCDOWELL PA-C (NPI 1619069606) is an individual medical provider in South Bend, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10004370A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of South Bend, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619069606
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameRUTH A. MCDOWELLCredential: PA-C
Location Address765 S MICHIGAN STSouth Bend, IN 46601-3101
Mailing Address8003 Castleway DrIndianapolis, IN 46250-1946 · (317) 576-1335 · Fax (317) 343-6562
Phone(574) 235-7990
Fax(574) 847-7201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1619069606 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 10004370A
765 S MICHIGAN ST, South Bend, IN 46601
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mrs. Ruth Ann Mcdowell Pa C

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Priority Health.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 A. Mcdowell Pa-c 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 ID4587658901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240617002074
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 3

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.

Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
42 services33 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
38 services29 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
38 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

Acute Care Hospitals · South Bend, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150058
Location615 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601 · St. Joseph County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims46 services$2.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$57.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers24 claims24 services$6.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims19 services$96.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MATTHEW PAZDERKA
Family Medicine
765 S MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
St. Joseph County (574) 235-7990
INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
765 S MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
St. Joseph County (574) 235-7990
MS. TAMARA DIONNE MCCOY
Counselor (Mental Health)
765 S MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
St. Joseph County (574) 235-7990

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 Mcdowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Mcdowell is 1619069606. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Mrs. Ruth Ann Mcdowell PA C.

Where is Ruth Mcdowell located?

Ruth Mcdowell practices at 765 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601. The listed phone number is (574) 235-7990.

What is Ruth Mcdowell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Ruth Mcdowell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Priority Health list Ruth Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Mcdowell is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of South Bend.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Mcdowell was last updated on May 9, 2024. 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.