Ruben Pinero Fuentes, M.D.
NPI 1710326046 · Psychiatry Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Pinero Fuentes, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1710326046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710326046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R1438 (TX)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
32 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 | 32 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$84 (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 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 186 | 25 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 127 | 11 |
| Clozapine | 86 | — |
| Olanzapine | 79 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 75 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 75 | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,387 across 55 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- University District HospitalPuerto Rico Medical Center Bo. MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00935-0001Phone: (787) 758-2525
- 861 Old Alice RdBrownsville, TX 78520-8551Phone: (956) 547-5400Fax: (956) 289-7257
- 2102 W Trenton RdEdinburg, TX 78539-4683Phone: (956) 388-1300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-12-23
- Certified
- 2025-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Pinero Fuentes's NPI number?
- Ruben Pinero Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710326046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Pinero Fuentes's specialty?
- Ruben Pinero Fuentes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Pinero Fuentes located?
- Ruben Pinero Fuentes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 S 24th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78539-6533.
- What is Ruben Pinero Fuentes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Pinero Fuentes is (956) 289-7000.
- Does Ruben Pinero Fuentes accept Medicare?
- Ruben Pinero Fuentes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Pinero Fuentes's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Pinero Fuentes's NPI (1710326046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.