Ricardo Salinas
NPI 1710447214 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Salinas is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1710447214).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710447214
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
345 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $125 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 57 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 55 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $89 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 33 | $27 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 19 | $122 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 46 | 29 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 23 | 16 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 20 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | 15 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | 13 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 14 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,345 across 26 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)
- 7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030-4202Phone: (713) 798-2400
- 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608Phone: (173) 798-1000
- 1977 Butler Blvd Ste E5.200Houston, TX 77030-4101Phone: (171) 379-8590
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-21
- Last updated
- 2023-09-13
- Certified
- 2023-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Salinas's NPI number?
- Ricardo Salinas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710447214, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Salinas's specialty?
- Ricardo Salinas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Salinas located?
- Ricardo Salinas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030-3498.
- What is Ricardo Salinas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Salinas is (713) 798-5143.
- Does Ricardo Salinas accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Salinas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Salinas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Salinas's NPI (1710447214) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.