Ricardo Taboada, M.D.
NPI 1306038674 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Taboada, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1306038674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306038674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 49915 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
2,199 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 | 936 | $89 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 286 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 192 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 134 | $109 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 83 | $251 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 721 | 162 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 278 | 59 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 201 | 45 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 74 | 22 |
| Fentanyl | 65 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Myristatebrand: Xtampza Er | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,905 across 67 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
- 2007-08-10
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Taboada's NPI number?
- Ricardo Taboada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306038674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Taboada's specialty?
- Ricardo Taboada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Taboada located?
- Ricardo Taboada's practice location on file with NPPES is 7101 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-4947.
- What is Ricardo Taboada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Taboada is (361) 854-1910.
- Does Ricardo Taboada accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Taboada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Taboada's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Taboada's NPI (1306038674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.