Axel Ruiz-Tellez, MD
NPI 1184671034 · Family Medicine Physician · Lehigh Acres, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Axel Ruiz-Tellez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lehigh Acres, FL (NPI 1184671034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184671034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME81221 (FL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
807 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 394 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $129 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 55 | $14 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 51 | $99 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 50 | $23 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 225 | 85 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 178 | 81 |
| Metformin Hcl | 159 | 58 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 152 | 54 |
| Nabumetone | 147 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,491 across 31 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
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2017-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Axel Ruiz-Tellez's NPI number?
- Axel Ruiz-Tellez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184671034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Axel Ruiz-Tellez's specialty?
- Axel Ruiz-Tellez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Axel Ruiz-Tellez located?
- Axel Ruiz-Tellez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2724 5th St W Ste C, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971-1574.
- What is Axel Ruiz-Tellez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Axel Ruiz-Tellez is (239) 303-9296.
- Does Axel Ruiz-Tellez accept Medicare?
- Axel Ruiz-Tellez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Axel Ruiz-Tellez's NPI active?
- Yes — Axel Ruiz-Tellez's NPI (1184671034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.