Ricardo Canals, MD
NPI 1194788000 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Canals, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1194788000).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194788000
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12118 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
54 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 30 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$110 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 211 | 189 |
| Cefadroxil | 62 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 41 |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 | 36 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 14 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2013-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Canals's NPI number?
- Ricardo Canals's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194788000, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Canals's specialty?
- Ricardo Canals is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Canals located?
- Ricardo Canals's practice location on file with NPPES is 3s3 Calle 21, San Juan, PR 00926-7335.
- What is Ricardo Canals's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Canals is (787) 774-0692.
- Does Ricardo Canals accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Canals is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Canals's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Canals's NPI (1194788000) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.