Ruth Torres, MD
NPI 1053397117 · Anesthesiology Physician · Southbridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Torres, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Southbridge, MA (NPI 1053397117).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053397117
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82008 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
167 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 33 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 30 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 20 | $59 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 20 | $54 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 16 | $184 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 15 | $67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-21
- Last updated
- 2017-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Torres's NPI number?
- Ruth Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053397117, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Torres's specialty?
- Ruth Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Torres located?
- Ruth Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 South St, Southbridge, MA 01550-4051.
- What is Ruth Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Torres is (508) 764-8012.
- Does Ruth Torres accept Medicare?
- Ruth Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Torres's NPI (1053397117) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.