Hector Ramirez, MD
NPI 1730618745 · Infectious Disease Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Ramirez, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1730618745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730618745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T7703 (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
9 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
523 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 147 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $93 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 82 | $58 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 66 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 57 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 30 | — |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 30 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 29 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 2 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
- 2017-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2022-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Ramirez's NPI number?
- Hector Ramirez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730618745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Ramirez's specialty?
- Hector Ramirez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Ramirez located?
- Hector Ramirez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Hector Ramirez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Ramirez is (254) 724-2364.
- Does Hector Ramirez accept Medicare?
- Hector Ramirez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Ramirez's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Ramirez's NPI (1730618745) 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.