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Dr. Ruth Berniss Smith, PHD, MSW

Individual provider Mental Health Counselor · NPI 1205072188

Dr. Ruth Berniss Smith, PHD, MSW is a Mental Health Counselor in West Newton, Massachusetts. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in Massachusetts.

Licensed in
MA
In the registry since
2008
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.
MSW — Master of Social Work
The graduate degree in social work.

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Practice location Address checks out

35 Warwick Rd
West Newton, MA 02465-1723
Phone: (617) 965-4568
Fax: (617) 965-0881
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Specialties & licences

Mental Health Counselor (primary) Taxonomy 101YM0800X · Licence 100201 (MA)

Record details

NPI number1205072188
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PHD , MSW
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedDecember 26, 2008
Last updated in NPPESDecember 26, 2008

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