Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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MS. Ruth Tessema, MED, NCC, LPC

Individual provider Professional Counselor · NPI 1063013373

MS. Ruth Tessema, MED, NCC, LPC is a Mental Health Counselor in Portland, Oregon. Qualified in 2017, 9 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Oregon.

Years since qualifying
9
Licensed in
OR
In the registry since
2020
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MED — Master of Education
A graduate education degree, written M.Ed.
NCC — National Certified Counselor
A counsellor certified by the NBCC.
LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor
A licensed mental health counsellor.

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Practice location Address checks out

1110 SE Alder St Ste 301
Portland, OR 97214-2400
Phone: (503) 714-6858
Fax: (503) 214-8425
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Specialties & licences

Professional Counselor (primary) Taxonomy 101YP2500X · Licence C7215 (OR)
Professional Counselor Taxonomy 101YP2500X · Licence R6545 (OR)

Record details

NPI number1063013373
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MED , NCC , LPC
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 3, 2020
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 20, 2023
Certification dateSeptember 19, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2017 (9 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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