Santos Ruiz Cordero, MD
NPI 1598976557 · General Practice Physician · Vero Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santos Ruiz Cordero, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Vero Beach, FL (NPI 1598976557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598976557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ACN501 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities
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 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 551 | 182 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 511 | 165 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 470 | 170 |
| Lisinopril | 417 | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 354 | 120 |
| Losartan Potassium | 325 | 109 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 5 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
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-07
- Certified
- 2025-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santos Ruiz Cordero's NPI number?
- Santos Ruiz Cordero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598976557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santos Ruiz Cordero's specialty?
- Santos Ruiz Cordero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santos Ruiz Cordero located?
- Santos Ruiz Cordero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 36th St Ste C, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4875.
- What is Santos Ruiz Cordero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santos Ruiz Cordero is (772) 217-4422.
- Does Santos Ruiz Cordero accept Medicare?
- Santos Ruiz Cordero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santos Ruiz Cordero's NPI active?
- Yes — Santos Ruiz Cordero's NPI (1598976557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.