MS. RUTH ZAFREN RUSKIN L.C.S.W.
NPI 1942487434
Counselor - Mental Health in Alexandria, VA

Q: What is Ruth Ruskin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Ruskin is 1942487434. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2008.

Q: What is Ruth Ruskin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Q: Is Ruth Ruskin enrolled in Medicare?

No. Ruth Ruskin has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Ruskin was last updated on January 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since January 27, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028

1444 DUKE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314(703) 836-7130(703) 836-6470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Ms. Ruth Zafren Ruskin L.c.s.w. NPPES

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

MS. RUTH ZAFREN RUSKIN L.C.S.W. (NPI 1942487434) is an individual mental health provider in Alexandria, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (901) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942487434

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X

Provider Legal NameMS. RUTH ZAFREN RUSKINCredential: L.C.S.W.

Location Address1444 DUKE STAlexandria, VA 22314-3403

Mailing Address1444 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22314-3403 · (703) 836-7130 · Fax (703) 836-6470

Phone(703) 836-7130

Fax(703) 836-6470

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2008

✔ NPI 1942487434 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code101YM0800X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 901

1444 DUKE ST, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN662462VA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Ms. Ruth Zafren Ruskin L.c.s.w. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2014 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2014

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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