Ricardo Cuadra, MD
NPI 1144251372 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Cuadra, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1144251372).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144251372
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M0047 (TX)
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
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
338 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 | 109 | $129 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 73 | $99 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 60 | $14 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 23 | $3 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 23 | $19 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 199 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 907 | 265 |
| Metformin Hcl | 624 | 207 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 595 | 164 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 577 | 175 |
| Losartan Potassium | 470 | 145 |
| Lisinopril | 438 | 132 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,184 across 55 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2026-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Cuadra's NPI number?
- Ricardo Cuadra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144251372, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Cuadra's specialty?
- Ricardo Cuadra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Cuadra located?
- Ricardo Cuadra's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 W Tidwell Rd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77091-4356.
- What is Ricardo Cuadra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Cuadra is (713) 691-7490.
- Does Ricardo Cuadra accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Cuadra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Cuadra's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Cuadra's NPI (1144251372) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.