Ruben Bocanegra, MD
NPI 1205820602 · Family Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Bocanegra, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1205820602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205820602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J8919 (TX)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 317 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 178 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 172 | $122 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, 4-10 Minutes99406 | 64 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 58 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 202 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 97 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 93 | 25 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 69 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 200Laredo, TX 78041-6505Phone: (956) 724-2800Fax: (956) 724-4167
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2022-04-29
- Certified
- 2022-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Bocanegra's NPI number?
- Ruben Bocanegra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205820602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Bocanegra's specialty?
- Ruben Bocanegra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Bocanegra located?
- Ruben Bocanegra's practice location on file with NPPES is 4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Laredo, TX 78043-4725.
- What is Ruben Bocanegra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Bocanegra is (956) 724-2800.
- Does Ruben Bocanegra accept Medicare?
- Ruben Bocanegra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Bocanegra's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Bocanegra's NPI (1205820602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.