Robert Ruiz, P.A.
NPI 1720147077 · Emergency Medicine Physician · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Ruiz, P.A. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1720147077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720147077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15696 (CA)
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
19 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
491 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 | 282 | $81 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 54 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 50 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $115 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 37 | $40 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 35 | 35 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 30 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 27 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 18 | 17 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$442 across 19 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
- 2006-12-06
- Last updated
- 2013-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Ruiz's NPI number?
- Robert Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720147077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Ruiz's specialty?
- Robert Ruiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Ruiz located?
- Robert Ruiz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 99243-4306.
- What is Robert Ruiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Ruiz is (619) 660-1168.
- Does Robert Ruiz accept Medicare?
- Robert Ruiz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Ruiz's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Ruiz's NPI (1720147077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.