Jose Ruiz, NP
NPI 1437768991 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Ruiz, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1437768991).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437768991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1006761 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 479 | $103 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 370 | $62 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 351 | $34 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 108 | $43 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 197 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 42 |
| Metformin Hcl | 123 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 122 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 117 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 112 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 8710 Manchester RdSaint Louis, MO 63144-2724Phone: (314) 961-3570Fax: (314) 961-6450
- 6915 West AveCastle Hills, TX 78213-1822Phone: (210) 341-1487
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-30
- Last updated
- 2023-09-15
- Certified
- 2023-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Ruiz's NPI number?
- Jose Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437768991, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Ruiz's specialty?
- Jose Ruiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jose Ruiz located?
- Jose Ruiz's practice location on file with NPPES is 5402 S Staples St Ste 103, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656.
- What is Jose Ruiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Ruiz is (361) 980-1299.
- Does Jose Ruiz accept Medicare?
- Jose Ruiz 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's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Ruiz's NPI (1437768991) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.