DR. VIRGINIA H BASS M.D.
NPI 1679693493
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Newport, RI

Active since March 29, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220, NEWPORT, RI 02840(401) 848-5556(401) 845-4379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Virginia H Bass M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIRGINIA H BASS M.D. (NPI 1679693493) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Newport, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14509) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679693493
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIRGINIA H BASSCredential: M.D.
Location Address19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220Newport, RI 02840-2264
Mailing Address117 Ellenfield St Ste 101Providence, RI 02905-4541 · (401) 444-6779 · Fax (401) 444-6912
Fax(401) 845-4379
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2020
NPI 1679693493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in RI · MD14509
Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220, Newport, RI 02840

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1679693493RI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Virginia H Bass M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02840 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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 2

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220
NEWPORT, RI 02840
Specialist
19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220
NEWPORT, RI 02840

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 Virginia Bass's NPI number?

The NPI number for Virginia Bass is 1679693493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007.

Where is Virginia Bass located?

Virginia Bass practices at 19 Friendship St Unit 220, Newport, RI 02840. The listed phone number is (401) 848-5556.

What is Virginia Bass's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Virginia Bass enrolled in Medicare?

No. Virginia Bass has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Virginia Bass was last updated on March 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.