RUTH W GICHINGA
NPI 1629656038
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Boston, MA

Q: What is Ruth Gichinga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Gichinga is 1629656038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Q: What is Ruth Gichinga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Gichinga was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS Enrolled

330 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 281-8727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2026, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Ruth W Gichinga NPPES

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

RUTH W GICHINGA (NPI 1629656038) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Illinois (036178453) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629656038

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameRUTH W GICHINGA

Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5491

Mailing Address950 4 Mile Rd Nw Apt 2cGrand Rapids, MI 49544-1592 · (617) 281-8727

Phone(617) 281-8727

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1629656038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036178453

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ruth W Gichinga is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4284193731

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260826001244

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ruth Gichinga reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Associated Pathology Consultants-Elmhurst, S.C.

865 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

155 E BRUSH HILL RD
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Associated Pathology Consultants-Elmhurst Sc
14 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609802198 (630) 834-0610

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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

$144.11 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$111.18 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER

Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 677-4042

DR. BRIAN DANIEL HOBBS MD, MMSC

Internal Medicine

330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-5864

ERICA DOMMASCH MD

Dermatology

330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-3753

VAHID KIARAD M.D

Anesthesiology

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

DR. MICHAEL R GOLDSTEIN PHD

Psychologist (Clinical)

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 356-7246

SARA MURDOCK CAHILL MD

Hospitalist

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

DR. DEVON ABT HARRIS MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)

330 BROOKLINE AVE, KIRSTEIN 3
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-3736

DR. ELIZABETH MAIER BALOUGH MD, PHD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

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 Gichinga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Gichinga is 1629656038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Where is Ruth Gichinga located?

Ruth Gichinga practices at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 281-8727.

What is Ruth Gichinga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Ruth Gichinga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Gichinga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ruth Gichinga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruth Gichinga reassigns Medicare benefits to Associated Pathology Consultants-Elmhurst, S.C. (Elmhurst, IL). The 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 Ruth Gichinga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Gichinga was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.