Ricardo Pocurull, MD
NPI 1568471159 · Rheumatology Physician · College Station, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Pocurull, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in College Station, TX (NPI 1568471159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568471159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2776 (TX)
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
19 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
4,838 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 815 | $67 |
| Measurement of Antibody for Assessment of Autoimmune Disorder, Any Method86235 | 644 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 496 | $122 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 378 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 375 | $171 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 179 | 63 |
| Prednisone | 152 | 43 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 90 | 31 |
| Celecoxib | 84 | 36 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 83 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 | 29 |
| Leflunomide | 69 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,104 across 89 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1721 Birmingham DrSuite 204College Station, TX 77845-4081Phone: (979) 696-8000Fax: (979) 696-8100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2019-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Pocurull's NPI number?
- Ricardo Pocurull's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568471159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Pocurull's specialty?
- Ricardo Pocurull is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Pocurull located?
- Ricardo Pocurull's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 Birmingham Rd, College Station, TX 77845.
- What is Ricardo Pocurull's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Pocurull is (979) 696-8000.
- Does Ricardo Pocurull accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Pocurull is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Pocurull's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Pocurull's NPI (1568471159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.