Ricardo Bello, MD, PHD
NPI 1093895658 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Bello, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1093895658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093895658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224284 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 58 | $171 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 51 | $222 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 32 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 31 | $1,620 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 18 | $719 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 18 | $389 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$973 across 22 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2020-11-02
- Certified
- 2020-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Bello's NPI number?
- Ricardo Bello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093895658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Bello's specialty?
- Ricardo Bello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Bello located?
- Ricardo Bello's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Ricardo Bello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Bello is (508) 334-2577.
- Does Ricardo Bello accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Bello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Bello's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Bello's NPI (1093895658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.