Ruth Ann Schaefer, - Medicare in Willmar, MN

Ruth Ann Schaefer, is a medicare enrolled "Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter" provider in Willmar, Minnesota. Her current practice location is 1801 19th Ave Sw, Willmar, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 214-7256.

Ruth Ann Schaefer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 5500) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1700968948.

Contact Information

Ruth Ann Schaefer,
1801 19th Ave Sw,
Willmar, MN 56201-4946
(320) 214-7256
(320) 214-7866

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRuth Ann Schaefer
GenderFemale
SpecialityAudiologist-hearing Aid Fitter
Location1801 19th Ave Sw, Willmar, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700968948
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597679266
  • Enrollment ID: I20031118000248

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ruth Ann Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700968948NPI-NPPES
HP34524OtherHEALTH PARTNERS
4500121OtherMEDICA PRIMARY
7G479SCOtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
4500623OtherMNMEDICA CHOICE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
231H00000XAudiologist 5500 (Minnesota)Primary
237600000XAudiologist-hearing Aid Fitter 5500 (Minnesota)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ruth Ann Schaefer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameJanning Ent Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952332629
PECOS PAC ID: 5496788077
Enrollment ID: O20050914000650

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ruth Ann Schaefer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ruth Ann Schaefer,
1801 19th Ave Sw,
Willmar, MN 56201-4946

Ph: (320) 214-7256
Ruth Ann Schaefer,
1801 19th Ave Sw,
Willmar, MN 56201-4946

Ph: (320) 214-7256

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