Ricardo Tapia, M.D
NPI 1477746030 · Family Medicine Physician · Peoria, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Tapia, M.D is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Peoria, AZ (NPI 1477746030).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477746030
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41147 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
52 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 52 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (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 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 397 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 333 | 108 |
| Metformin Hcl | 324 | 105 |
| Lisinopril | 313 | 103 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 260 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 224 | 77 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 3 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
- 2007-08-27
- Last updated
- 2010-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Tapia's NPI number?
- Ricardo Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477746030, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Tapia's specialty?
- Ricardo Tapia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Tapia located?
- Ricardo Tapia's practice location on file with NPPES is 9171 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381-4872.
- What is Ricardo Tapia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Tapia is (623) 815-7800.
- Does Ricardo Tapia accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Tapia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Tapia's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Tapia's NPI (1477746030) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.