RUTH EVELYN BALBONI CNS
NPI 1760462345
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Norwood, MA

NPI Status: Active since January 19, 2006

Contact Information

1 WALPOLE ST
SUITE 6
NORWOOD, MA
ZIP 02062
Phone: (781) 551-4455
Fax: (781) 551-9898

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 58
  • Registered Nurse
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RUTH BALBONI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ruth Balboni, a provider established in Norwood, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in psychiatric/mental health and more than 58 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760462345 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WP0808X with license number 101-007 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1760462345
Provider Name
RUTH EVELYN BALBONI CNS
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1 WALPOLE ST SUITE 6 NORWOOD, MA 02062
Location Phone
(781) 551-4455
Location Fax
(781) 551-9898
Mailing Address
1 WALPOLE ST SUITE 6 NORWOOD, MA 02062
Mailing Phone
(781) 551-4455
Mailing Fax
(781) 551-9898
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1968
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-19-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A registered nurse (RN) like Ruth Balboni coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.

Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Registered Nurse Psychiatric/Mental Health

Taxonomy Code
163WP0808X
Type
Nursing Service Providers
License No.
101-007
License State
MA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Bronze 8000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold 1400 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO HSA Bronze 6000 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 3500 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 5000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Bronze 7500 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Gold 2000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Silver 6000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ruth Balboni is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ruth Balboni is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375589708

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20050707000155

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 67 times for 11 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 1 hour

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a one-hour session where a mental health professional assesses your psychological state and discusses treatment options. This process aims to understand your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to improve your overall well-being.

This service was performed 59 times for 11 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1760462345, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1760462345.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 15 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 8
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 6
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Child & Adolescent)
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Community/Behavioral Health
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 7
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Home Health
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Psychologist
1 WALPOLE ST, STE 2
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 1
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 1
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST, SUITE 1
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST, STE 8
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760462345, enumerated as an "individual" on January 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 1 WALPOLE ST SUITE 6 NORWOOD, MA 02062 and the phone number is (781) 551-4455.

Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WP0808X and a focus in Psychiatric/Mental Health.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.