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AKANIYENE DELLA MKPONG RUFFIN
NPI 1720605710
Advanced Practice Midwife in Memphis, TN

Active since June 25, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1203 POPLAR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 274-3550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2026, Apr 1, 2021, Aug 7, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Akaniyene Della Mkpong Ruffin NPPES

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

AKANIYENE DELLA MKPONG RUFFIN (NPI 1720605710) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (28747) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720605710
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameAKANIYENE DELLA MKPONG RUFFIN
Location Address1203 POPLAR AVEMemphis, TN 38104-7241
Mailing Address1203 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 38104-7241
Phone(901) 274-3550
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1720605710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 28747
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 240527 (TN)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 28747 (TN)
1203 POPLAR AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Akaninyene Della Mkpong Ruffin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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)

Akaniyene Della Mkpong Ruffin is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Akaniyene Ruffin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memphis Center For Reproductive Health
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1203 POPLAR AVE
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427370600 (901) 274-3550

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 38104 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 6

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

ALEXIS DUNN AMORE CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1203 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 274-3550
MEMPHIS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1203 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 274-3550
DR. TERRY KEITH GREBE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1203 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 274-3550
MEMPHIS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Clinic/Center (Birthing)
1203 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 274-3550
GREGORY MOTLEY LMSW, LADC, MAC
Social Worker
1203 POPLAR AVE, SUITE #5
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 728-5554
KIARA NORMAN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1203 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 274-3550

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 Akaniyene Ruffin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akaniyene Ruffin is 1720605710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2020. The provider is also known as Akaninyene Della Mkpong Ruffin.

Where is Akaniyene Ruffin located?

Akaniyene Ruffin practices at 1203 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 274-3550.

What is Akaniyene Ruffin's specialty?

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

Is Akaniyene Ruffin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akaniyene Ruffin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Akaniyene Ruffin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akaniyene Ruffin reassigns Medicare benefits to Memphis Center For Reproductive Health (Memphis, TN). 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 Akaniyene Ruffin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Akaniyene Ruffin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Akaniyene Ruffin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akaniyene Ruffin was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.