Ron Sklash, M.D.
NPI 1598914574 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ron Sklash, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1598914574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598914574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,030 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,431 | $54 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes Provided Personally By Qualified Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month.99424 | 1,157 | $89 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 770 | $17 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 733 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 506 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 263 | 82 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 260 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 252 | 79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 217 | 73 |
| Carvedilol | 193 | 55 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 166 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,627 across 104 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
- 2008-09-15
- Last updated
- 2015-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ron Sklash's NPI number?
- Ron Sklash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598914574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ron Sklash's specialty?
- Ron Sklash is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ron Sklash located?
- Ron Sklash's practice location on file with NPPES is 2898 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-1627.
- What is Ron Sklash's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ron Sklash is (562) 595-8671.
- Does Ron Sklash accept Medicare?
- Ron Sklash is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ron Sklash's NPI active?
- Yes — Ron Sklash's NPI (1598914574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.