Ricardo Cigarroa, M.D.
NPI 1295774594 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Cigarroa, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1295774594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295774594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H3990 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
24,486 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 | 3,188 | $130 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,108 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 2,089 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,089 | $91 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,690 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 174 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 2,008 | 616 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,670 | 577 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,524 | 461 |
| Alprazolam | 1,285 | 297 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 1,018 | 305 |
| Furosemide | 1,009 | 339 |
| Verapamil Hclbrand: Verapamil Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$632 across 19 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
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2021-06-18
- Certified
- 2021-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Cigarroa's NPI number?
- Ricardo Cigarroa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295774594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Cigarroa's specialty?
- Ricardo Cigarroa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Cigarroa located?
- Ricardo Cigarroa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1710 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041-5443.
- What is Ricardo Cigarroa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Cigarroa is (956) 725-1228.
- Does Ricardo Cigarroa accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Cigarroa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Cigarroa's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Cigarroa's NPI (1295774594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.