Quick answers
- Where does Ruth E. Richardson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ruth E. Richardson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) as the primary specialty.
- Does Ruth E. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth E. Richardson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ruth E. Richardson?
- (828) 771-5500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ruth E. Richardson's NPI number?
- 1063630648. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth E. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 771‑5500
- 121 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 257‑4730
- 123 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803
- 125 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 398‑3601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth E. Richardson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mountain Area Health Education Center Inc156 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), North Carolina →
Other nurse midwifes in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063630648 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians