RUTH MARIE DUESTERHEFT MD
NPI 1699331686
Family Medicine in Mineral Wells, TX

Q: What is Ruth Duesterheft's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Duesterheft is 1699331686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2019.

Q: What is Ruth Duesterheft's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Duesterheft was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 May 15, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

301 NW 3RD AVE, MINERAL WELLS, TX 76067(940) 202-9766(940) 490-0038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2026, Dec 30, 2025, Jul 8, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Ruth Marie Duesterheft Md NPPES

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

RUTH MARIE DUESTERHEFT MD (NPI 1699331686) is an individual family medicine provider in Mineral Wells, Texas, licensed in Texas (T6878) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palo Pinto General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699331686

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameRUTH MARIE DUESTERHEFTCredential: MD

Location Address301 NW 3RD AVEMineral Wells, TX 76067-4959

Mailing Address301 Nw 3rd AveMineral Wells, TX 76067-4959 · (940) 202-9766 · Fax (940) 490-0038

Phone(940) 202-9766

Fax(940) 490-0038

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMay 15, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1699331686 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T6878

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

301 NW 3RD AVE, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 Marie Duesterheft Md 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 ID7719210558

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220805001457

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Palo Pinto General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mineral Wells, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450565

Location400 Southwest 25 AveMineral Wells, TX 76067 · Palo Pinto County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76067 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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

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

DR. PAUL HENRY DUESTERHEFT DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

301 NW 3RD AVE
MINERAL WELLS, TX 76067

Palo Pinto County (940) 325-4909

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 Duesterheft's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Duesterheft is 1699331686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2019.

Where is Ruth Duesterheft located?

Ruth Duesterheft practices at 301 NW 3rd Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. The listed phone number is (940) 202-9766.

What is Ruth Duesterheft's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ruth Duesterheft enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Duesterheft 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 Duesterheft accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ruth Duesterheft 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 Duesterheft affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Duesterheft is affiliated with Palo Pinto General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Duesterheft was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.