KAREN M RUWALDT CNM
NPI 1821507872
Advanced Practice Midwife in Chicago, IL

Active since September 21, 2017PECOS Enrolled
2355 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608(773) 254-1400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2022, Sep 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karen M Ruwaldt Cnm NPPES

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

KAREN M RUWALDT CNM (NPI 1821507872) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209016325) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821507872
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN M RUWALDTCredential: CNM
Location Address2355 S WESTERN AVEChicago, IL 60608-3837
Mailing Address966 W 21st StChicago, IL 60608-4511 · (773) 254-1400
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1821507872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209016325
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.
2355 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGIL

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Karen M Ruwaldt Cnm 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60608 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 20

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

Dietitian, Registered
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Family Medicine
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Family Medicine
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Counselor (Mental Health)
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Advanced Practice Midwife
2355 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608

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 Karen Ruwaldt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Ruwaldt is 1821507872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2017.

Where is Karen Ruwaldt located?

Karen Ruwaldt practices at 2355 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. The listed phone number is (773) 254-1400.

What is Karen Ruwaldt's specialty?

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

Is Karen Ruwaldt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Ruwaldt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Karen Ruwaldt accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Karen Ruwaldt 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 Karen Ruwaldt was last updated on April 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.