Ricardo Puertas, MD
NPI 1861573230 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Puertas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1861573230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861573230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G76685 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 859 | 306 |
| Metformin Hcl | 497 | 168 |
| Lisinopril | 464 | 163 |
| Omeprazole | 340 | 121 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 330 | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 279 | 110 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 2 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
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Puertas's NPI number?
- Ricardo Puertas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861573230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Puertas's specialty?
- Ricardo Puertas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Puertas located?
- Ricardo Puertas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5427 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-4101.
- What is Ricardo Puertas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Puertas is (323) 869-1900.
- Does Ricardo Puertas accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Puertas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Puertas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Puertas's NPI (1861573230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.