Joel Cardona Ruiz, MD
NPI 1467953919 · General Practice Physician · Guaynabo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Cardona Ruiz, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Guaynabo, PR (NPI 1467953919).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467953919
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19849 (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
8 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 67 | 67 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 42 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 33 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$402 across 4 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
- 2018-02-21
- Last updated
- 2025-03-12
- Certified
- 2025-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Cardona Ruiz's NPI number?
- Joel Cardona Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467953919, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Cardona Ruiz's specialty?
- Joel Cardona Ruiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Cardona Ruiz located?
- Joel Cardona Ruiz's practice location on file with NPPES is 76 Calle Union Edificio Jaime Rodriguez, Guaynabo, PR 00969.
- What is Joel Cardona Ruiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Cardona Ruiz is (787) 585-9910.
- Does Joel Cardona Ruiz accept Medicare?
- Joel Cardona Ruiz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Cardona Ruiz's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Cardona Ruiz's NPI (1467953919) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.