Ruth Topacio, M.D.
NPI 1760420962 · Legal Medicine · Bellflower, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Topacio, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider in Bellflower, CA (NPI 1760420962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760420962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Legal MedicineOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- License
- A44817 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
441 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 Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 418 | $162 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 23 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $162–$190 (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 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 19 |
| Levalbuterol Hcl | 18 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 16 |
| Furosemide | 11 |
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 no Part D record, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Topacio's NPI number?
- Ruth Topacio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760420962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Topacio's specialty?
- Ruth Topacio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Legal Medicine (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ruth Topacio located?
- Ruth Topacio's practice location on file with NPPES is 9604 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706-8039.
- What is Ruth Topacio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Topacio is (562) 866-0894.
- Does Ruth Topacio accept Medicare?
- Ruth Topacio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Topacio's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Topacio's NPI (1760420962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.