2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1497425409 CNM
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RUTH STEWARD, CNM

Midwife in BELTON, Missouri. 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Midwife avg: 118
Industry payments
$141.84
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUTH STEWARD, CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in BELTON, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims . Industry payments of $141.84 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUTH STEWARD, CNM filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BELTON, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH STEWARD, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2021

NPI 1497425409

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Midwife share within Missouri

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — 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 STEWARD, CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in BELTON, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1497425409. 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 STEWARD, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 17067 S OUTER RD STE 300, BELTON, MO, 64012, with a listed phone of (913) 441-4544. NPI 1497425409 was issued on 09/20/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEWARD 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277 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.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

17067 S OUTER RD STE 300
BELTON, MO 64012

Provider Details

NPI 1497425409
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH STEWARD, CNM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARE FOR WOMEN, LLC
LANSING, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RUTH STEWARD, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$142

Largest payer

Biogen, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12
Total Claims
$277
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17
Total Day Supply
433
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$277

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

Midwife Overview

How RUTH STEWARD, CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH STEWARD, CNM's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH STEWARD, CNM's specialty?
RUTH STEWARD, CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in BELTON, Missouri. Credentials: CNM.
How much does RUTH STEWARD, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH STEWARD, CNM wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH STEWARD, CNM located?
RUTH STEWARD, CNM is located at 17067 S OUTER RD STE 300, BELTON, MO, 64012. Phone: (913) 441-4544.
What is RUTH STEWARD, CNM's NPI number?
RUTH STEWARD, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497425409, issued on 09/20/2021.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RUTH STEWARD, CNM accept Medicare?
RUTH STEWARD, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH STEWARD, CNM's credentials?
RUTH STEWARD, CNM's NPI is 1497425409 with credentials CNM. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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