Jose Ruiz Ortiz, MD
NPI 1437235025 · General Practice Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Ruiz Ortiz, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1437235025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437235025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12671 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 183 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,965 | 347 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 1,412 | 236 |
| Famotidine | 1,277 | 259 |
| Gabapentin | 996 | 186 |
| Lisinopril | 895 | 155 |
| Metformin Hcl | 878 | 147 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 731 | 120 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Ruiz Ortiz's NPI number?
- Jose Ruiz Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437235025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Ruiz Ortiz's specialty?
- Jose Ruiz Ortiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Ruiz Ortiz located?
- Jose Ruiz Ortiz's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Jose Henna 7925, Ponce, PR 00717-0214.
- What is Jose Ruiz Ortiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Ruiz Ortiz is (787) 244-5034.
- Does Jose Ruiz Ortiz accept Medicare?
- Jose Ruiz Ortiz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Ruiz Ortiz's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Ruiz Ortiz's NPI (1437235025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.