Ruben Tchounbia, NP
NPI 1558856534 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Tchounbia, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1558856534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558856534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ARNP9414225 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
489 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 318 | $101 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 171 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$101 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 184 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 146 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 26 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 101 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 77 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 52 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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 (1)
- 3730 Plaza Way Ste C6100Kennewick, WA 99338-2718Phone: (509) 591-0070Fax: (509) 396-9661
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-22
- Last updated
- 2020-03-02
- Certified
- 2020-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Tchounbia's NPI number?
- Ruben Tchounbia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558856534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Tchounbia's specialty?
- Ruben Tchounbia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruben Tchounbia located?
- Ruben Tchounbia's practice location on file with NPPES is 3820 Commons Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109-5831.
- What is Ruben Tchounbia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Tchounbia is (505) 933-7799.
- Does Ruben Tchounbia accept Medicare?
- Ruben Tchounbia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Tchounbia's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Tchounbia's NPI (1558856534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.