Ricardo Gago Pinero, MD
NPI 1851555023 · Rheumatology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Gago Pinero, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1851555023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851555023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28041R (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
167 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$163 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,097 | 271 |
| Prednisone | 822 | 200 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 766 | 123 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 351 | 160 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 281 | 64 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 252 | 63 |
| Ibuprofen | 241 | 159 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,597 across 21 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
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2018-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Gago Pinero's NPI number?
- Ricardo Gago Pinero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851555023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Gago Pinero's specialty?
- Ricardo Gago Pinero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Gago Pinero located?
- Ricardo Gago Pinero's practice location on file with NPPES is 867 Avenida Munoz Rivera Suite A-101, San Juan, PR 00925.
- What is Ricardo Gago Pinero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Gago Pinero is (787) 505-1222.
- Does Ricardo Gago Pinero accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Gago Pinero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Gago Pinero's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Gago Pinero's NPI (1851555023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.