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RUDOLPH RUFFER LMSW
NPI 1982215703
Social Worker in Howell, MI

Active since August 14, 2020PECOS Enrolled
4896 CHILSON RD, HOWELL, MI 48843(810) 206-2086 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2025, Jul 15, 2024, Oct 9, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rudolph Ruffer Lmsw NPPES

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

RUDOLPH RUFFER LMSW (NPI 1982215703) is an individual social worker in Howell, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801108235) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982215703
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameRUDOLPH RUFFERCredential: LMSW
Location Address4896 CHILSON RDHowell, MI 48843-9453
Mailing Address212 W Stoddard StCharlotte, MI 48813-1438 · (517) 505-1140
Phone(810) 206-2086
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1982215703 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801108235
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
4896 CHILSON RD, Howell, MI 48843
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company 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)

Rudolph Ruffer Lmsw 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 Rudolph Ruffer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Mental Health Authority Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties
36 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
812 E JOLLY ROAD
Lansing, MI 48910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Community Mental Health Authority Of Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265483457 (517) 346-8200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

ARISE THERAPY AND CONSULTATION PLLC
Social Worker
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (810) 206-2086
KELLY A BROWN LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (989) 520-4744
KB THERAPY AND CONSULTING SERVICES PLLC
Social Worker
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (810) 331-0226
CHRISTINA ALANA JOLOKAI
Marriage & Family Therapist
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (248) 599-1418
IN BALANCE COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (248) 599-1418
MRS. BETH JOAN KENNEDY MSW, LMSW
Social Worker
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (810) 206-2086
KAREN ELIZABETH BESTER LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (810) 331-0226
AUTHENTIC EXPRESSIONS PLLC
Counselor
4896 CHILSON RD
HOWELL, MI 48843
Livingston County (810) 295-1610

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 Rudolph Ruffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rudolph Ruffer is 1982215703. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2020.

Where is Rudolph Ruffer located?

Rudolph Ruffer practices at 4896 Chilson Rd, Howell, MI 48843. The listed phone number is (810) 206-2086.

What is Rudolph Ruffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Rudolph Ruffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rudolph Ruffer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rudolph Ruffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rudolph Ruffer reassigns Medicare benefits to Community Mental Health Authority Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties (Lansing, MI). 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 Rudolph Ruffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rudolph Ruffer accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Rudolph Ruffer 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 Rudolph Ruffer was last updated on September 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.