Ricardo Boix Garibo, MD
NPI 1780269746 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Boix Garibo, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1780269746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780269746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036165906 (IL)
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
139 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 34 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 34 | $213 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 28 | $754 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 27 | $280 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 16 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$754 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,937 across 37 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611-3055Phone: (312) 926-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-11
- Last updated
- 2023-09-25
- Certified
- 2023-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Boix Garibo's NPI number?
- Ricardo Boix Garibo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780269746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Boix Garibo's specialty?
- Ricardo Boix Garibo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Boix Garibo located?
- Ricardo Boix Garibo's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611-5969.
- What is Ricardo Boix Garibo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Boix Garibo is (312) 695-8900.
- Does Ricardo Boix Garibo accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Boix Garibo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Boix Garibo's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Boix Garibo's NPI (1780269746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.