Ricardo La Grotta, MD
NPI 1851056873 · Family Medicine Physician · Chandler, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851056873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 70920 (AZ)
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 tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,667 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 385 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 280 | $16 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 267 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 181 | $88 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 150 | $18 |
| Administration of a Standardized, Evidence-Based Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment Tool, 5-15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 246 | 102 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 203 | 93 |
| Metformin Hcl | 165 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 159 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 146 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$601 across 16 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 (5)
- 3530 S Val Vista Dr Ste C101Gilbert, AZ 85297-7318Phone: (602) 491-0703Fax: (833) 644-5087
- 2353 E Baseline Rd Ste 105Gilbert, AZ 85234-2342Phone: (602) 491-0703Fax: (833) 464-2519
- 840 E Mckellips Rd Ste 107Mesa, AZ 85203-9654Phone: (602) 491-0703Fax: (833) 429-2070
- 480 Waterloo StreetCanyonville, OR 97417Phone: (206) 588-9526
- Carretera 129, Km 1.0 Avenida San LuisArecibo, PR 00613Phone: (787) 650-7272
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-11-04
- Last updated
- 2024-01-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-29
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.