Quick answers
- Does Ruth M. Foster-Koth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth M. Foster-Koth accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ruth M. Foster-Koth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 34 services for Ruth M. Foster-Koth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruth M. Foster-Koth's NPI number?
- 1689835712. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ruth M. Foster-Koth, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 34 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth M. Foster-Koth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10330 Meridian Ave N, Suite 190Seattle, WA 98133 (206) 368‑6360
- 12505 Greenwood Ave N, Ida Culver House Broadview Health Care CentSeattle, WA 98133 (206) 368‑3797
- 1355 N 205th StShoreline, WA 98133 (206) 542‑5656
- 1550 N 115th StSeattle, WA 98133 (206) 364‑0500
- 1560 N 115th St, Suite G5Seattle, WA 98133 (206) 368‑1626
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth M. Foster-Koth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689835712 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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