Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ellsworth, ME

Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Ellsworth, Maine. She graduated from nursing school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Bucksport Regional Health Center and her current practice location is 34 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, Maine. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 667-2288.

Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter is licensed to practice in Maine (license number AP101055) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134438625.

Contact Information

Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter, FNP-C
34 Downeast Highway,
Ellsworth, ME 04605-3339
(207) 667-2288
(207) 667-6888

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Ruth Billings Tainter
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience14 Years
Location34 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter graduated from nursing school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134438625
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/30/2010
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810289667
  • Enrollment ID: I20171206000865

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134438625NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP101055 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northern Light Home Care & HospiceSo portland, MEHome health agency
Kindred At HomeBangor, MEHome health agency
Northern Light Maine Coast HospitalEllsworth, MEHospital
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial HospitalBlue hill, MEHospital
Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, MEHospital
Mount Desert Island HospitalBar harbor, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bucksport Regional Health Center963813585820

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. Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBucksport Regional Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043271133
PECOS PAC ID: 9638135858
Enrollment ID: O20041208000938

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. Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter 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
Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter, FNP-C
34 Downeast Highway,
Ellsworth, ME 04605-3339

Ph: (207) 667-2288
Mrs Ruth Billings Tainter, FNP-C
34 Downeast Highway,
Ellsworth, ME 04605-3339

Ph: (207) 667-2288

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