Ruth Benca, MD PHD
NPI 1932175940 · Psychiatry Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Benca, MD PHD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1932175940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932175940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34202 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,296 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6001 Research Park BlvdMadison, WI 53719-1176Phone: (608) 232-3333Fax: (608) 262-9246
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-28
- Last updated
- 2021-08-30
- Certified
- 2021-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Benca's NPI number?
- Ruth Benca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932175940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Benca's specialty?
- Ruth Benca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Benca located?
- Ruth Benca's practice location on file with NPPES is 791 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1252.
- What is Ruth Benca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Benca is (336) 716-4551.
- Does Ruth Benca accept Medicare?
- Ruth Benca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Benca's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Benca's NPI (1932175940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.