Jose Ruiz-Lagos, M.D.
NPI 1740470749 · Hospitalist Physician · Canton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Ruiz-Lagos, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Canton, GA (NPI 1740470749).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740470749
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 063948 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
932 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 699 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 131 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 39 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 29 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $169 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 38 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Potassium Chloride | 14 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-26
- Last updated
- 2018-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Ruiz-Lagos's NPI number?
- Jose Ruiz-Lagos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740470749, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Ruiz-Lagos's specialty?
- Jose Ruiz-Lagos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Ruiz-Lagos located?
- Jose Ruiz-Lagos's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA 30115-8015.
- What is Jose Ruiz-Lagos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Ruiz-Lagos is (770) 224-1000.
- Does Jose Ruiz-Lagos accept Medicare?
- Jose Ruiz-Lagos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Ruiz-Lagos's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Ruiz-Lagos's NPI (1740470749) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.