Claudia Ruiz, PA
NPI 1073658696 · Physician Assistant · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claudia Ruiz, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1073658696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073658696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA17421 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 315 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 311 | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl | 273 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 239 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 194 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$741 across 28 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-21
- Last updated
- 2007-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claudia Ruiz's NPI number?
- Claudia Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073658696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claudia Ruiz's specialty?
- Claudia Ruiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Claudia Ruiz located?
- Claudia Ruiz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1550 North Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243.
- What is Claudia Ruiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claudia Ruiz is (760) 353-4710.
- Does Claudia Ruiz accept Medicare?
- Claudia Ruiz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claudia Ruiz's NPI active?
- Yes — Claudia Ruiz's NPI (1073658696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.