Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
NPI 1679522932 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1679522932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679522932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021753 (LA)
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
20 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
1,205 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 335 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 176 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 128 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 125 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 401 | 192 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 91 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 80 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 58 | 53 |
| Methylprednisolone | 51 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 39 | 38 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38,758 across 25 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
- 2006-05-06
- Last updated
- 2024-04-17
- Certified
- 2024-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Rodriguez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679522932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Rodriguez's specialty?
- Ricardo Rodriguez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Rodriguez located?
- Ricardo Rodriguez's practice location on file with NPPES is 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-7827.
- What is Ricardo Rodriguez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Rodriguez is (225) 924-2424.
- Does Ricardo Rodriguez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Rodriguez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Rodriguez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Rodriguez's NPI (1679522932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.