Luis Ruiz Rivera, M.D.
NPI 1518066216 · Specialist · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Ruiz Rivera, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1518066216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518066216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 6090 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 1,563 | 463 |
| Metformin Hcl | 293 | 112 |
| Glimepiride | 283 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 274 | 113 |
| Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hclbrand: Janumet | 254 | 85 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 204 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 8 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Ruiz Rivera's NPI number?
- Luis Ruiz Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518066216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Ruiz Rivera's specialty?
- Luis Ruiz Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Luis Ruiz Rivera located?
- Luis Ruiz Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 2614 Calle Mayor, Ponce, PR 00717-2075.
- What is Luis Ruiz Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Ruiz Rivera is (787) 840-8293.
- Does Luis Ruiz Rivera accept Medicare?
- Luis Ruiz Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Ruiz Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Ruiz Rivera's NPI (1518066216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.