Ricardo Swatts, NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1679153779 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Swatts, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1679153779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679153779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1002875 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 1,030 | $150 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 812 | $51 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 612 | $37 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 612 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 522 | $45 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 299 | 104 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 231 | 91 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 160 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 155 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 142 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 134 | 56 |
| Furosemide | 111 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 across 4 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
- 2021-04-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-07
- Certified
- 2025-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Swatts's NPI number?
- Ricardo Swatts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679153779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Swatts's specialty?
- Ricardo Swatts is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Swatts located?
- Ricardo Swatts's practice location on file with NPPES is 812 N Virginia St Ste 211b, El Paso, TX 79902-5307.
- What is Ricardo Swatts's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Swatts is (915) 218-1930.
- Does Ricardo Swatts accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Swatts is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Swatts's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Swatts's NPI (1679153779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.