2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1760462345 CNS
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RUTH BALBONI, CNS

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in NORWOOD, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
166
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 893
What the federal data reveals: RUTH BALBONI, CNS is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in NORWOOD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 166 claims across 15 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RUTH BALBONI, CNS filed 166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORWOOD, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH BALBONI, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2006

NPI 1760462345

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

11,711 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

166 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 893

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RUTH BALBONI, CNS is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider practicing in NORWOOD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1760462345. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RUTH BALBONI, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider holding CNS credentials at 1 WALPOLE ST, NORWOOD, MA, 02062, with a listed phone of (781) 551-4455. NPI 1760462345 was issued on 01/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALBONI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,711 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 893 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1 WALPOLE ST
NORWOOD, MA 02062

Provider Details

NPI 1760462345
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/19/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUTH BALBONI, CNS. To verify RUTH BALBONI, CNS's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

166
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
277
Total Day Supply
8,310
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lorazepam
43
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
28
Clonazepam
17
Trazodone Hcl
16
Alprazolam
12
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview

How RUTH BALBONI, CNS fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

11,711
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
893
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH BALBONI, CNS's 166 claims are below the specialty average of 893.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALBONI.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH BALBONI, CNS's specialty?
RUTH BALBONI, CNS specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in NORWOOD, Massachusetts. Credentials: CNS.
How much does RUTH BALBONI, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH BALBONI, CNS wrote 166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH BALBONI, CNS located?
RUTH BALBONI, CNS is located at 1 WALPOLE ST, NORWOOD, MA, 02062. Phone: (781) 551-4455.
What is RUTH BALBONI, CNS's NPI number?
RUTH BALBONI, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760462345, issued on 01/19/2006.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 11,711 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 893 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH BALBONI, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH BALBONI, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Bupropion Hcl Sr, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH BALBONI, CNS accept Medicare?
RUTH BALBONI, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 166 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH BALBONI, CNS's credentials?
RUTH BALBONI, CNS's NPI is 1760462345 with credentials CNS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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