1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. North Carolina
  4. Winston Salem
  5. Psychiatry Neurology
  6. NPI Profile

RUTH M BENCA MD PHD
NPI 1932175940
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Winston Salem, NC

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
791 JONESTOWN RD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 716-4551(336) 716-9642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ruth M Benca Md Phd NPPES

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

RUTH M BENCA MD PHD (NPI 1932175940) is an individual psychiatry provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2021-02703) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932175940
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameRUTH M BENCACredential: MD PHD
Location Address791 JONESTOWN RDWinston Salem, NC 27103-1252
Mailing Address100 Kimel Forest DrWinston Salem, NC 27103-6074 · (336) 716-4551 · Fax (336) 716-9642
Phone(336) 716-4551
Fax(336) 716-9642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2021
✔ NPI 1932175940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-02703✔ Licensed in WI · 34202
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 34202 (WI)
791 JONESTOWN RD, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruth M Benca Md Phd 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 ID3274605928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210907000288
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 27103 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims11 services$49.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers12 claims12 services$17.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers14 claims78 services$1.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

JEANNE CARETTE REYNOLDS DMIN, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MADELINE GRACE RINEY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MICHAEL FRANCIS VOLLMER
Physician Assistant
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
PREDRAG V GLIGOROVIC MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
DAVID JOHNSTON BURNS M.A.
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MRS. LORNA FRANCES-JACQUELINE BRALICH PA-C
Physician Assistant
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
DONALD WALTER PETERS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-3693
MARCIA MCCALL PHD
Counselor (Mental Health)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-5993

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 Benca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Benca is 1932175940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Ruth Benca located?

Ruth Benca practices at 791 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 716-4551.

What is Ruth Benca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ruth Benca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Benca 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 Benca accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Ruth Benca 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 Ruth Benca was last updated on August 30, 2021. 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.