Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda, MD
NPI 1477182806 · Internal Medicine Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1477182806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477182806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME159717 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
275 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 122 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 108 | $83 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 45 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 53 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 15 |
| Levofloxacin | 19 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-07
- Last updated
- 2024-12-04
- Certified
- 2024-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's NPI number?
- Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477182806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's specialty?
- Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda located?
- Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's practice location on file with NPPES is 11750 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33175-3530.
- What is Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda is (305) 222-5202.
- Does Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda accept Medicare?
- Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's NPI active?
- Yes — Alejandro Ruiz-Castaneda's NPI (1477182806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.