Ricardo Ayala, MD
NPI 1699742767 · Neurology Physician · Tallahassee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Ayala, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Tallahassee, FL (NPI 1699742767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699742767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME56053 (FL)
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
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
482 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 | 293 | $93 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 109 | $382 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 80 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$382 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 813 | 137 |
| Lacosamide | 626 | 86 |
| Memantine Hcl | 381 | 77 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 363 | 84 |
| Topiramate | 333 | 79 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 271 | 43 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 227 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 215 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,156 across 173 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
- 2006-03-07
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Ayala's NPI number?
- Ricardo Ayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699742767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Ayala's specialty?
- Ricardo Ayala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Ayala located?
- Ricardo Ayala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Centerville Rd Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL 32308-4675.
- What is Ricardo Ayala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Ayala is (850) 878-8121.
- Does Ricardo Ayala accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Ayala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Ayala's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Ayala's NPI (1699742767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.