Ricardo Avena, M.D.
NPI 1114903648 · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Avena, M.D. is a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1114903648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114903648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87681 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
679 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 99 | $168 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 42 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 41 | $43 |
| Removal of Deep Implant From Bone20680 | 35 | $323 |
| Application of Elbow to Finger Cast29075 | 31 | $91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$224 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 720 W Main St Ste aVisalia, CA 93291-6133Phone: (559) 205-2000Fax: (559) 205-2010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2021-07-27
- Certified
- 2021-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Avena's NPI number?
- Ricardo Avena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114903648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Avena's specialty?
- Ricardo Avena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Avena located?
- Ricardo Avena's practice location on file with NPPES is 2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-0340.
- What is Ricardo Avena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Avena is (559) 322-6600.
- Does Ricardo Avena accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Avena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Avena's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Avena's NPI (1114903648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.