Ruben Mendez, MD
NPI 1720375983 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Mendez, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720375983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720375983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP10034402 (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
14 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
155 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 | 67 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $126 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 40 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$126 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 160 | 25 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 126 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 88 | 22 |
| Clonazepam | 87 | 20 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 80 | 18 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 77 | 22 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,344 across 44 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
- 2011-07-07
- Last updated
- 2023-05-05
- Certified
- 2023-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Mendez's NPI number?
- Ruben Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720375983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Mendez's specialty?
- Ruben Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Mendez located?
- Ruben Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 4888 Loop Central Dr Ste 510, Houston, TX 77081-2226.
- What is Ruben Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Mendez is (713) 346-1551.
- Does Ruben Mendez accept Medicare?
- Ruben Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Mendez's NPI (1720375983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.